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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Deeti and Kalua consider going to Patna in Chapter 8, how far is the journey?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 15 days.
(d) 10 days.

2. What is the name of Benjamin Burnham's estate?
(a) Windsor.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Longue Vue.
(d) Bethel.

3. How long has Elokshi, Neel's mistress been with him in Chapter 2?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 8 years.

4. How does Hukam SIngh get to the factory where he works?
(a) Walks.
(b) Ox cart.
(c) Motorcycle.
(d) Horse.

5. In Chapter 7, how long has it been since Ma Tarmony died?
(a) 7 years and 25 weeks.
(b) 9 years and 50 weeks.
(c) 8 years and 45 weeks.
(d) 11 years and 4 weeks.

6. Where is Captain Chillingworth's wife thought to be in Chapter 9?
(a) Chile.
(b) Peru.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Panama.

7. What did Benjamin Burnham's father do?
(a) Timber merchant.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Army officer.
(d) Clockmaker.

8. Where are Deeti and Kalua staying in Chapter 9?
(a) Doriganj.
(b) Patna.
(c) Ghazipur.
(d) Chhapra.

9. How many things does Zachary Reid like to think of to praise each day?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

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

11. Where is Captain Chilllingworth from?
(a) London.
(b) Yorkshire.
(c) Devonshire.
(d) Liverpool.

12. In Chapter 6, how much opium does Deeti allow her husband?
(a) One pipe.
(b) A few mouthfuls.
(c) Some in the morning and evening.
(d) Some three times a day.

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

14. What type of cargo does the Ibis carry?
(a) Spices.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Opium.
(d) Slaves.

15. When did the Ibis drop anchor off Ganga-Sagar Island?
(a) April, 1839.
(b) March, 1838.
(c) May, 1840.
(d) June, 1837.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paulette's nickname that Jodu's mother calls her?

2. How does Ma Taramony die?

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

4. What festival comes in Chapter 6 after Deeti's husband has a seizure?

5. How often does Mrs. Burnham think a woman should take a bath?

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