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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who does Zachary remember being beaten in Baltimore that lead to his employment on a ship?
(a) Freddy Douglass.
(b) Philip Tudor.
(c) Billy Richards.
(d) Michael Andrews.

2. When Deeti and Kalua consider going to Patna in Chapter 8, how far is the journey?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 10 days.

3. Where are Deeti and Kalua staying in Chapter 9?
(a) Doriganj.
(b) Chhapra.
(c) Patna.
(d) Ghazipur.

4. How many elderly aunts, widowed cousins, and other female relatives and dependents live in Neel's house?
(a) At least 100.
(b) Around 80.
(c) 203.
(d) 112.

5. What is one of the languages that Serang Ali speaks?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Bengali.
(c) English.
(d) Turkish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Elokshi, Neel's mistress been with him in Chapter 2?

2. Why did Nob Kissin change jobs twice?

3. What is Paulette's nickname that Jodu's mother calls her?

4. Where are the girmitiyas being taken in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 7, what color does Baboo Nob Kissin daydream of the color of a spire will be for a temple he wants to build?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of boat does Jodu have in Chapter 3?

2. What jobs did Nob Kissin have when he began to work in Chapter 7?

3. What is the water closet like in Paulette's room at the Burnham mansion, and what is it lacking?

4. What are grimitiyas?

5. How was Paulette born, and how did her mother die?

6. In Chapter 8, what does Mr. Rowbotham, Neel's lawyer, tell him is the best he can hope for from his trial?

7. How are Deeti and Kalua married?

8. What do Deeti and Kabutri see as they drive into Ghazipur?

9. Where would Paulette have been sent if Benjamin Burnham had not taken her in?

10. What does Benjamin Burnham want Neel to do to discharge his debts?

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