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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) Crowle.
(b) Zachary.
(c) Serang Ali.
(d) Chillingworth.

2. In Chapter 16, what is the name of the steamtug that is to tow the Ibis?
(a) Martinique.
(b) Watson.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Forbes.

3. In Chapter 14, how old does Neel's cellmate seem to be?
(a) Middle-aged.
(b) 40s.
(c) 20s.
(d) Neel's age.

4. What festival is halfheartedly celebrated by the migrants in Chapter 15?
(a) Onam.
(b) Holi.
(c) Ganesh.
(d) Diwali.

5. Where do Zachary and Jodu shelter from the wave in Chapter 15?
(a) A tree on the shore.
(b) The Ibis.
(c) Jodu's boat.
(d) Buoy.

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

7. What nationality does Neel's cellmate seem to be in Chapter 14?
(a) Turkish.
(b) African.
(c) Persian.
(d) Chinese.

8. At the end of Chapter 13, what does Paulette call Zachary?
(a) Steersman.
(b) Devil.
(c) Cockswain.
(d) Liar.

9. How many men are waiting to board the ship that Deeti and Kalua are traveling on in Sahibganj?
(a) 31.
(b) 18.
(c) 25.
(d) 40.

10. How long does it take Neel's carriage to travel from Lalbazar to the New Courthouse on the morning of his court appearance?
(a) About a half an hour.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) 90 minutes.
(d) Better part of an hour.

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

12. What type of soup is served at the Burnham dinner in Chapter 11?
(a) Dal shorba.
(b) Green turtle.
(c) Basil and badam.
(d) Curry.

13. How many boats is the Ibis equipped with?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 6.

14. Where will Neel's wife and son go in Chapter 12?
(a) Parimal's place.
(b) Neel's brother's place.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Her sister's place.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What name does Doughty give Kalua in Chapter 12?

4. Where did the ship's cat go in Chapter 16?

5. What language does Neel remember Parimal used to speak to him?

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