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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 12, what does Neel dream that he becomes?
(a) Monkey.
(b) Baboon.
(c) Dead rabbit.
(d) Molting cobra.

2. In Chapter 15, who is assigned to row the captain ashore?
(a) Mr. Crowle.
(b) Serang Ali.
(c) Zachary.
(d) A lascar.

3. How long does it take Neel's carriage to travel from Lalbazar to the New Courthouse on the morning of his court appearance?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) About a half an hour.
(c) Better part of an hour.
(d) 90 minutes.

4. What type of soup is served at the Burnham dinner in Chapter 11?
(a) Dal shorba.
(b) Basil and badam.
(c) Green turtle.
(d) Curry.

5. How many minutes do the convicts arrive before the migrants in Chapter 16?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, who is the first migrant to try to run off?

2. In Chapter 11, what name does Deeti assume?

3. Where will Neel's wife and son go in Chapter 12?

4. In Chapter 16, what is the name of the ship's cat?

5. In Chapter 17, how many books does Neel say are in print in Bengali?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are bores?

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

4. How does Deeti organize the evacuation when the migrants are to board the Ibis?

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

6. What does the captain tell the migrants as they head out to sea?

7. What does Paulette say about her travels?

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

9. What chores are the female migrants given?

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

(see the answer keys)

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