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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 16, who is the last migrant woman to come on board the Ibis?

2. In Chapter 18, what is the captain holding when he speaks to the migrants?

3. What does Burra Malum call Serang Ali in Chapter 10?

4. How long is Neel sentenced to the penal settlement on Mauritius Islands?

5. in Chapter 14, why is Neel's cell mate so indisposed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What chores are the female migrants given?

3. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Neel see when he looks in the mirror?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Paulette say about her travels?

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

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

Mrs. Burnham tells Paulette that a judge would like to marry her. How does Paulette respond to the news that a judge would like to marry her? What does Mrs. Burnham tell her about marriage? How do Mrs. Burnham and women of her social status view marriage?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Paulette persuades Nob Kissin to get her on board the Ibis. What does Paulette discover that makes her want to leave Bethel? How does her desperation affect the choices that she makes?

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