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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who does Zachary remember being beaten in Baltimore that lead to his employment on a ship?

2. What jewelry had Deeti been wearing when she was lead to the funeral pyre?

3. Where is Captain Chillingworth's wife thought to be in Chapter 9?

4. When Deeti and Kalua consider going to Patna in Chapter 8, how far is the journey?

5. What festival comes in Chapter 6 after Deeti's husband has a seizure?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the new pilot, James Doughty look like?

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

5. Why do families like Deeti's have to plant poppies?

6. How are Deeti and Kalua married?

7. In Chapter 1, why is it unusual for Deeti to have a vision of a tall-masted ship?

8. What does Deeti consider to use as payment for Kalua to get her husband from the factory in Chapter 2?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Burnham asks Paulette to spank him during Bible lessons. How does Burnham present himself as a religious and Christian man? What are his motives for having Paulette spank him? How does Burnham treat people that are not of his social status? How does making money influence Burnham, even if the means of making money are against Biblical principles? Is Burnham a hypocrite?

Essay Topic 2

Background information regarding characters can be presented in a variety of ways. How does the author provide background information regarding characters? How does the information help readers better understand characters and the storyline?

Essay Topic 3

Opium is grown by poor farmers in India. Why do farmers in India grow opium? How has opium affected their lives and livelihood? Is being contracted to grow opium beneficial for Indian farmers?

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