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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, who is the last migrant woman to come on board the Ibis?
(a) Sarju.
(b) Deeti.
(c) Munia.
(d) Heeru.

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

3. Where is Zachary hit by an oar in Chapter 13?
(a) Stomach.
(b) Back.
(c) Chest.
(d) Shoulder.

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

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

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

7. 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) Better part of an hour.
(d) 90 minutes.

8. 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) 2 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

9. In Chapter 11, when does the pulwar stop for the night?
(a) 6 p.m.
(b) 8 p.m.
(c) Sunset.
(d) Midnight.

10. What does Burra Malum call Serang Ali in Chapter 10?
(a) Son of a pig.
(b) Son of a dog.
(c) Son of a horse.
(d) Son of a cow.

11. What name does Doughty give Kalua in Chapter 12?
(a) Tartan Roover.
(b) Maddow Colver.
(c) Daddoo Coolon.
(d) Martin Culnan.

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

13. In Chapter 12, how long does the tattooist tell Neel the mark will last?
(a) A half a year.
(b) A few months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, when will the Ibis be sailing to Port Louis?

2. For how many Brahmins does Neel's wife prepare a feast and serve them with her own hands?

3. In Chapter 18, what is the captain holding when he speaks to the migrants?

4. After Neel is sent to Alipore Jail, how long does it take to get him assigned to a ward?

5. What is Neel given to write a letter in Chapter 14?

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