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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 18 at what time does the Ibis cast anchor at the last place from which the migrants can view their native shore?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Sunrise.
(c) Sundown.
(d) Midnight.

2. In Chapter 13, what does Paulette remember that Mr. Burnham wanted her to beat him with?
(a) Sweeper's broom.
(b) Razor strap.
(c) Whip.
(d) Belt.

3. Where are the girmitiyas being taken in Chapter 4?
(a) Mareech.
(b) Agra.
(c) Bengal.
(d) Delhi.

4. How much is the opium worth that is stored in the warehouses at the factory?
(a) Several million pounds sterling.
(b) 8 million pounds sterling.
(c) About 5 million pounds sterling.
(d) 3 million pounds sterling.

5. What do Steward Pinto and his mess-boys serve the officers' in Chapter 17?
(a) Roast chicken and greens.
(b) Venison pie and potatoes.
(c) Roast, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
(d) Lamb, mint sauce, and boiled potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ma Taramony die?

2. What color does Nob Kissin Pander ask if Zachery ever turns?

3. In the story Neel tells in Chapter 18, how many sons of King Sagar disturb Lord Vishnu?

4. What startles Paulette when she is doing laundry in Chapter 19?

5. Where do Deeti, Kalua, and the other girmitiyas disembark?

(see the answer key)

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