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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color are Deeti's eyes?
(a) Grey.
(b) Violet.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

3. In Chapter 2, what does Deeti want to do if the crop is good this year?
(a) Buy a field.
(b) Buy clothes.
(c) Fix the roof.
(d) Add on to the house.

4. When was Neel Rattan Halder married?
(a) 17.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Deeti compare Kalua's dwelling to?
(a) Cattle pen.
(b) Pig pen.
(c) Barn.
(d) Shed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far does Deeti live from the coast?

2. How does Hukam SIngh get to the factory where he works?

3. How many lascars were often needed to do the work of a single able seaman?

4. In Chapter 2, what do the Raskhali use the top deck of the budgerow for?

5. How old is Zachary Reid in 1838?

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