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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 16, what is the name of the ship's cat?
(a) Mittens.
(b) Kitty.
(c) Crabbie.
(d) Puss.

2. In Chapter 10, what jewelry is Nob Kissin wearing?
(a) Earring.
(b) Nose ring.
(c) Bracelet.
(d) Amulet.

3. When Deeti enters the women's section of the hold, how many women are there in Chapter 11?
(a) 8.
(b) Half-dozen.
(c) 28.
(d) Dozen.

4. Where do Zachary and Jodu shelter from the wave in Chapter 15?
(a) Jodu's boat.
(b) A tree on the shore.
(c) The Ibis.
(d) Buoy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Mr. Burnham believe that Zachary should stay in Chapter 13?

4. How long are the clothes that Neel is given in Chapter 12 supposed to last?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, who does Paulette ask to help her?

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

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

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

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

7. What chores are the female migrants given?

8. What sentence does Neel receive at court?

9. In Chapter 11, what does Deeti find when she goes into the hold?

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

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