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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days after Serang Ali predicts the Captain's death, does the Captain die?
(a) 10.
(b) 17.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

2. In Chapter 3, how long has it been since Jodu has been to the harbor?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 11 months.
(c) More than a year.
(d) About 6 months.

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

4. What nationality were the man and woman who commandeered Jodu's father boat because the woman was pregnant?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) American.
(d) English.

5. What is Paulette's nickname that Jodu's mother calls her?
(a) Putli.
(b) Paakhi.
(c) Pari.
(d) Pallavi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Elokshi, Neel's mistress been with him in Chapter 2?

2. What type of cargo does the Ibis carry?

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. What color are Deeti's eyes?

(see the answer key)

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