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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Deeti see on the ship that makes her faint in Chapter 16?
(a) Her husband's brother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her husband's uncle.

2. For how many generations has the tatooist eaten Neel's familily's salt in Chapter 12?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. In Chapter 17, how many books does Neel say are in print in Bengali?
(a) About 50.
(b) 75.
(c) 200.
(d) Not yet a few hundred.

4. What becomes Munia's job on the Ibis?
(a) Washing.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Watching the livestock.

5. After Neel is sent to Alipore Jail, how long does it take to get him assigned to a ward?
(a) 30 hours.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 2 days.

6. When Nob Kissin proposes the camp for coolies, when does he tell Burnham that he can sell it to the government?
(a) 36 months.
(b) 3-4 years.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 1-2 years.

7. In the story Neel tells in Chapter 18, how many sons of King Sagar disturb Lord Vishnu?
(a) 45,000.
(b) 70.
(c) 28.
(d) 60,000.

8. In Chapter 16, what color sari is Paulette wearing when she meets Deeti?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

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

10. What is Neel given to write a letter in Chapter 14?
(a) Banyan, soap, and pumice stone.
(b) Vesti, soap, and pumice stone.
(c) Mardani, soap, and sand.
(d) Soap, pumice stone, dhoti, and a banyan.

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

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

13. Where did Paulette study the scriptures with Mr. Burnham many evenings?
(a) His study.
(b) The parlor.
(c) The verandah.
(d) The drawing room.

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

15. In Chapter 10, who does Nob Kissin suggest testify against Neel?
(a) Justice Kendalbushe.
(b) Chillingworth.
(c) Doughty.
(d) Elokeshi.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. Where do Zachary and Jodu shelter from the wave in Chapter 15?

4. In Chapter 15, who is the first migrant to try to run off?

5. In Chapter 12, what is the largest prison in India?

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