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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. How does Mr. Pettigrew feel about his pedigree?
(a) He cherishes it.
(b) He can take it or leave it.
(c) He doesn't know much about it.
(d) He is ashamed of it.

2. How does Mrs. Ali feel about helping with the dance?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She is excited.

3. What does Mrs. Ali's family suggest that offends her?
(a) She should sell her hotel.
(b) She should get re-married.
(c) She should move back to Pakistan.
(d) She should retire.

4. Where did Mr. Pettigrew serve most of his time in the military?
(a) Germany.
(b) India.
(c) East Africa.
(d) France.

5. How does Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son treat him?
(a) Lovingly.
(b) Fearfully.
(c) Disrespectfully.
(d) Normally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pettigrew surprised to admire about Mrs. Ali during Sunday tea?

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

3. What kind of dwelling is Mr. Pettigrew's house?

4. Why doesn't Mr. Pettigrew's oldest son take him to the funeral?

5. How did Major Pettigrew's brother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ali hesitant to get too close to Major Pettigrew?

2. What does Jemima want to do with her father's guns?

3. How does Major Pettigrew change in his thoughts towards Mrs. Ali at the beginning of the book?

4. How is Grace's sudden illness a good thing for Pettigrew?

5. How does Major Pettigrew describe his village?

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

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

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

9. How did people respond to Pettigrew's suggestion for the golf club dance?

10. How does Major Pettigrew prepare for his tea with Mrs. Ali?

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