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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 17, before leaving Calcutta, how many sides of fresh mutton did the steward purchase?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. Where did the ship's cat go in Chapter 16?
(a) Shore.
(b) The convicts cell.
(c) The women's quarters.
(d) The captain's quarters.

4. At the end of Chapter 18, how many migrants jump overboard?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 16, what is the name of the ship's cat?
(a) Kitty.
(b) Mittens.
(c) Crabbie.
(d) Puss.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much exercise do the convicts on the Ibis receive daily?

2. Where do Deeti, Kalua, and the other girmitiyas disembark?

3. What type of soup is served at the Burnham dinner in Chapter 11?

4. In Chapter 11, when does the pulwar stop for the night?

5. At the end of Chapter 13, what does Paulette call Zachary?

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