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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 what languages can Neel read and write?
(a) Bengali, English, and German.
(b) Bengali, English, Persian, and Urdu.
(c) English, Perisan, and French.
(d) English, French, and Bengali.

2. How much exercise do the convicts on the Ibis receive daily?
(a) Four turns around the main deck.
(b) A turn or two around the main deck.
(c) One turn around the main deck.
(d) Three turns around the main deck.

3. Where does Paulette want to go in Chapter 13?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) France.
(c) Mauritius Islands.
(d) Italy.

4. Who rescues Zachary in Chapter 15?
(a) Mr. Crowle.
(b) The lascars.
(c) Jodu.
(d) Serang Ali.

5. At the end of Chapter 13, what does Paulette call Zachary?
(a) Devil.
(b) Cockswain.
(c) Steersman.
(d) Liar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Burra Malum call Serang Ali in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 18, when does the wind die and the Ibis is not able to set sail?

4. In Chapter 16, how many migrant women are there?

5. In the story Neel tells in Chapter 18, how many sons of King Sagar disturb Lord Vishnu?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Chillingworth not wish to fight the Chinese?

2. What sentence does Neel receive at court?

3. What does Paulette say about her travels?

4. How do the migrants react when they get to the Black Water?

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

6. What thoughts does Deeti have of Kabutri in Chapter 18?

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

8. What does Neel's cellmate look like when Neel meets him in Chapter 14?

9. Where does Mr. Burnham want Zachary to stay in Chapter 13, and where does Zachary stay and why?

10. Where will Malati and Raj go after Neel's properties are sold?

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