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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On Mauritius what cargo is taken on board the Ibis?
(a) Ebony and hardwood.
(b) Opium.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Grain.

2. How many lascars were often needed to do the work of a single able seaman?
(a) 6.
(b) 2 or 3.
(c) 3 or 4.
(d) 5.

3. Which of Deeti's siblings died as children?
(a) 3 brothers.
(b) 2 sisters and a brother.
(c) A brother and a sister.
(d) 2 brothers and a sister.

4. In 1837 how much time could the amount of cash that Neel had cover the estates expenses?
(a) A week or two.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 4 or 5 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

5. In Chapter 2, what do the Raskhali use the top deck of the budgerow for?
(a) Playing Parcheesi.
(b) Playing marbles.
(c) Flying kites.
(d) Playing ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Zachary when he left school?

2. In Chapter 2, who does Zachary remember being beaten in Baltimore that lead to his employment on a ship?

3. How many pillars does the Chehel Satoon have?

4. Where does Deeti send Kabutri in Chapter 6?

5. Where are the girmitiyas being taken in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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