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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 5, how many men work in the assembly room at the factory?

2. How far does Deeti live from the coast?

3. In the fana of the Ibis, how far apart are the hammocks hung above one another?

4. On Mauritius what cargo is taken on board the Ibis?

5. How old is Zachary Reid in 1838?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the water closet like in Paulette's room at the Burnham mansion, and what is it lacking?

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

3. In Chapter 8, what happens after the lascars are paid?

4. What type of boat does Jodu have in Chapter 3?

5. What jobs is Jodu given in Chapter 8?

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

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

8. What jobs did Nob Kissin have when he began to work in Chapter 7?

9. How did the Halders get in debt with the Burnhams?

10. What does Serang Ali lay out for Zachery to wear to dinner with Raja Neel Rattan Halder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Ibis has been used to transport slaves and is refitted to transport migrants. What is Burnham’s view of slavery and migrants? What, if any, difference is there between slaves and migrants?

Essay Topic 2

Neel has to clean his cell at the Alipore Jail. How has Neel been raised? Why is it difficult for him to have to clean something as filthy as his cell? How does the experience transform him?

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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