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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stops Bhyro Singh from hitting the convicts in Chapter 17?
(a) Serang Ali.
(b) Zachary.
(c) Crowle.
(d) Chillingworth.

2. In Chapter 16, how many migrant women are there?
(a) 9.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 11.

3. In Chapter 14, what does Mr. Crowle order that the cook prepare instead of rice and curry?
(a) Lamb chops.
(b) Beef steak.
(c) Beef roast.
(d) Pork chops.

4. What was Pinto's job the last time he saw Mr. Crowle?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Cook.
(c) Steward.
(d) Launderer.

5. When does Neel learn his cell mate's name?
(a) Two days before they are to leave for Mareech.
(b) Three days after the man regains consciousness.
(c) A week before they are to leave for Mareech.
(d) The night before they are to leave for Mareech.

6. Who does not want to be involved with a war with the Chinese in Chapter 11?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) Burnham.
(c) Zachary.
(d) Doughty.

7. In Chapter 15, where does Paulette decide to speak to Nob Kissin?
(a) On the road.
(b) As he steps off his ferry.
(c) At the market.
(d) At his shed.

8. in Chapter 14, why is Neel's cell mate so indisposed?
(a) He has maleria.
(b) He has dengue fever.
(c) He has pneumonia.
(d) He is an opium addict.

9. In Chapter 18, when does the wind die and the Ibis is not able to set sail?
(a) Noon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Dusk.

10. Why is there a riot in Chapter 18?
(a) The migrants want on deck.
(b) The migrants want more food.
(c) The migrants run out of water.
(d) There is a fight among the migrants.

11. In Chapter 13, what time does the noise from the street outside Zachary's room at the boarding house quieten down?
(a) Dawn.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 1 a.m.

12. Who rescues Zachary in Chapter 15?
(a) The lascars.
(b) Serang Ali.
(c) Mr. Crowle.
(d) Jodu.

13. What does Deeti draw at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) Kabutri.
(b) Her home.
(c) Butterfly.
(d) The Ibis.

14. In Chapter 10, what jewelry is Nob Kissin wearing?
(a) Earring.
(b) Bracelet.
(c) Amulet.
(d) Nose ring.

15. How long is Neel sentenced to the penal settlement on Mauritius Islands?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What festival is halfheartedly celebrated by the migrants in Chapter 15?

2. In what languages can Neel read and write?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Neel dream that he becomes?

4. In Chapter 12, how long does the tattooist tell Neel the mark will last?

5. When Paulette listens to conversations between the convicts in Chapter 16, what language are they speaking?

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