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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pettigrew go to the Taj Mahal in the first place?
(a) To see the museum.
(b) To show Mrs. Ali a good time.
(c) To taste wine.
(d) To sell the pistols.

2. How does Pettigrew feel about the first cottage Roger shows him?
(a) It is disgusting.
(b) It is old.
(c) It is tiny.
(d) It is charming.

3. Why doesn't Mr. Pettigrew go to the funeral alone?
(a) He doesn't want to.
(b) He is too weak.
(c) It is not proper.
(d) His daughter won't let him.

4. Why is Mrs. Khan rude to Mrs. Ali?
(a) Her bad manners.
(b) Her clothing.
(c) Her social status.
(d) Her ethnicity.

5. Where was Mrs. Ali born?
(a) Collingsworth.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Cotswold.
(d) Rahindi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Mr. Pettigrew at the beginning of the book?

2. How many children does Mrs. Ali have?

3. What does Mrs. Ali come to Sunday tea to discuss?

4. What kind of business does Mrs. Ali own?

5. What month does Pettigrew take Mrs. Ali on a tour of his garden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Roger stick out in the crowd at the funeral proceedings?

2. What does Major Pettigrew about after the funeral, and why?

3. What is Major Pettigrew thinking about while he is in his garden with Mrs. Ali?

4. What is the pretense for Major Pettigrew's tea with Mrs. Ali?

5. Please describe Mrs. Ali's store.

6. How does Mrs. Khan treat Mrs. Ali, and why?

7. What mistake does Sandy make when meeting Major Pettigrew?

8. How does Pettigrew protect his brother's guns?

9. Who is Jemima, and what does Major Pettigrew think of her?

10. What does Major Pettigrew blame for the things he doesn't like about Sandy?

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