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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 11, what name does Deeti assume?
(a) Bina.
(b) Ela.
(c) Hema.
(d) Aditi.

3. Under what type of tree does Paulette wait for Nob Kissin in Chapter 15?
(a) Neem.
(b) Banyan.
(c) Arjuna.
(d) Mahogany.

4. Where does Jodu leave Paulette when she becomes ill in Chapter 14?
(a) Dakshineshwar.
(b) Baranagar.
(c) Ariadaha.
(d) Uttapara.

5. Where is Ah Fatt from?
(a) Beijing.
(b) Canton.
(c) Shanghai.
(d) Xian.

6. 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.

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

8. What do Steward Pinto and his mess-boys serve the officers' in Chapter 17?
(a) Roast chicken and greens.
(b) Lamb, mint sauce, and boiled potatoes.
(c) Roast, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
(d) Venison pie and potatoes.

9. In Chapter 11, when will the Ibis be sailing to Port Louis?
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) July.
(d) October.

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

11. In Chapter 13, what does Paulette remember that Mr. Burnham wanted her to beat him with?
(a) Sweeper's broom.
(b) Whip.
(c) Razor strap.
(d) Belt.

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

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

14. How many priests come to help Neel prepare the morning of his court appearance?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

15. In Chapter 14, what is the name of the man whom Neel shares a cell with?
(a) Ganesa.
(b) Dilip.
(c) Kalidas.
(d) Aafat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stops Bhyro Singh from hitting the convicts in Chapter 17?

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

3. In Chapter 10, who does Nob Kissin suggest testify against Neel?

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

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

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