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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 12, what is the largest prison in India?

2. For how many generations has the tatooist eaten Neel's familily's salt in Chapter 12?

3. What is Neel given to write a letter in Chapter 14?

4. After Neel is sent to Alipore Jail, how long does it take to get him assigned to a ward?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What clothing does Neel request for his first appearance in court, and what does he decide to wear?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 10, why do the lascars wish to abandon the Isis, and why do they decide to stay?

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

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

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

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

10. Why did Nob Kissin suggest to Burnham how to bring down Neel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Neel invites Burnham, Doughty, and Zachary to dinner. How would you describe the dinner and its success? Why is the progression of the dinner humorous? How is the humor a satire?

Essay Topic 2

At Burnham’s dinner party, the men discuss war with China. Why do Mr. Burnham and most of the men at the party think war with China is justified? How is the ban that China has on opium affecting the finances of men like Burnham? What does the attitude of Burnham and men of his social status reveal about the British view of superiority and mastery in the 1800s?

Essay Topic 3

Ah Faat and Neel become friends. Why might Ah Faat and Neel be enemies? What has brought them together? Why are they friends?

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