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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. What is Mrs. Ali most concerned about when thinking about a relationship with Pettigrew?
(a) Offending the dead.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Her image.
(d) His image.

2. Who is Pettigrew's favorite author?
(a) Keates.
(b) Kipling.
(c) Bronte.
(d) Shakespeare.

3. How does Roger feel in his outfit for the dance?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Respectable.
(d) Handsome.

4. What does Roger wear to the dance?
(a) His father's suit.
(b) Indian robes.
(c) His grandfather's uniform.
(d) A new tuxedo.

5. How does Roger deal with his lost love?
(a) He drinks.
(b) He works hard.
(c) He writes.
(d) He finds a new girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Roger's part of the dance?

2. Who owns the cricket field?

3. What do the club ladies want the theme of the dance to be?

4. What is Mrs. Ali's nephew's name?

5. What does Pettigrew regret when Mrs. Ali leaves the dance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What saves Christmas for Major Pettigrew?

2. What do the club ladies want Mrs. Ali to do for the dance?

3. What does Pettigrew say after Roger's bragging after the party?

4. What secret is Amina keeping?

5. How does Grace respond to Pettigrew's proposal and why?

6. What does Mr. Rasool do at the dance?

7. What inconvenience does Roger cause his father at the dance?

8. What happened to the black actress at the club, and why?

9. What is Pettigrew asked to do about Lord Dagenham's land?

10. What does Roger brag about after the shooting party?

(see the answer keys)

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