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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Munia's child when the baby and Munia's family were killed in a fire?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 14 months.
(d) 3 months.

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

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

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

5. When Paulette listens to conversations between the convicts in Chapter 16, what language are they speaking?
(a) Persian.
(b) Urdu.
(c) English.
(d) Bengali.

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

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

12. 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) Sundown.
(c) Sunrise.
(d) Midnight.

13. In Chapter 13, when does Zachary remember that his mother told him how old she was when she had to sleep with her master?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

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

15. In Chapter 15, who is assigned to row the captain ashore?
(a) A lascar.
(b) Serang Ali.
(c) Zachary.
(d) Mr. Crowle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, how many books does Neel say are in print in Bengali?

2. What do Steward Pinto and his mess-boys serve the officers' in Chapter 17?

3. How many men are waiting to board the ship that Deeti and Kalua are traveling on in Sahibganj?

4. How many boats is the Ibis equipped with?

5. At the end of Chapter 18, how many migrants jump overboard?

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