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

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

3. How many of the girmitiyas will be in rowboats as they disembark in Chapter 12?
(a) 8 to 12.
(b) 10 to 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

4. After Neel is sent to Alipore Jail, how long does it take to get him assigned to a ward?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 30 hours.

5. What was Pinto's job the last time he saw Mr. Crowle?
(a) Cook.
(b) Steward.
(c) Launderer.
(d) Carpenter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Paulette study the scriptures with Mr. Burnham many evenings?

2. In Chapter 15, who is assigned to row the captain ashore?

3. What does Deeti draw at the end of Chapter 17?

4. Where is Zachary hit by an oar in Chapter 13?

5. Why is there a riot in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 10, why do the lascars wish to abandon the Isis, and why do they decide to stay?

2. In Chapter 14, why does Crowle dislike Zachary?

3. How does Neel survive when the Ibis sails past Rashkhali?

4. What clothing does Neel request for his first appearance in court, and what does he decide to wear?

5. Why does Zachary tell Paulette in Chapter 13, that she cannot be one of the crew on the Ibis?

6. How does Paulette disguise herself to travel with the migrants?

7. What sentence does Neel receive at court?

8. What chores are the female migrants given?

9. What are bores?

10. What does Neel remember when listening to Deeti's voice and songs?

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