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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long is Manju's scholarship to last in England?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. What is the sacred serpent called that the god Subramanya rides?
(a) Shivratri.
(b) Vasuki.
(c) Dusshera.
(d) Moharram.

3. Who is the neighbor that Mohan rants to about the influence of Javed (whom he refers to as "that Mohammedan boy"?
(a) Eknath Solkar.
(b) Jignesh Seth.
(c) Mrs. Shastri.
(d) Pramod Sawant.

4. Whom does Manju thank for "this exquisite opportunity to experience first-hand the uplifting culture of the United Kingdom" in a statement after he returns from England?
(a) Karim Ali.
(b) Pramod Sawant.
(c) Patricia D'Mello.
(d) Eknath Solkar.

5. Who is the career counselor of Javed's that he convinces Manju to meet with?
(a) B.B. Balasubramaniam.
(b) Ravi Shastri.
(c) Jignesh Seth.
(d) Patricia D'Mello.

6. What is Manju's height listed as of three months before Selection Day?
(a) 5'8".
(b) 5'6".
(c) 5'4".
(d) 5'2".

7. Why does Sofia say she broke up with Radha on the day before Selection Day?
(a) Because he hit her.
(b) Because he won't stop playing cricket.
(c) Because he cheated on her.
(d) Because she hates his father.

8. In an interview with Manju after he has returned from England he is asked, "What is the food like?" What is Manju's response?
(a) "I liked the haggis."
(b) "The food is delicious."
(c) "The cheese is smelly."
(d) "The food is strange."

9. What does Javed take Manju to do at the restrooms at the mall in Part One?
(a) To find a prostitute.
(b) To spy on his father.
(c) To shave.
(d) To talk.

10. What animal does Mohan compare Javed to when discussing him with his neighbor in the novel?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A lion.
(c) A mongoose.
(d) A snake.

11. What does Sofia say Radha has been saying about his brother on the day before Selection Day?
(a) That he broke his arm.
(b) That he is a poor cricket player.
(c) That he is quitting cricket.
(d) That Manju is gay.

12. How many missed calls are on Manju's cell phone when he hands it over to Javed a week after Selection Day?
(a) 23.
(b) 2.
(c) 16.
(d) 19.

13. What animal does Manju maim with his shoe when he argues with Radha on the day before Selection Day?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A dove.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A pigeon.

14. Who is the bar manager that serves Mohan when he goes to the bar in the morning after Selection Day?
(a) Alur.
(b) Jignesh.
(c) Ramnath.
(d) Mr. Shetty.

15. What percentage of India is currently under the age of 25, according to the career counselor who speaks with Manju?
(a) Half a billion.
(b) Two billion.
(c) One quarter of a billion.
(d) One third of a billion.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says in Part One, "One morning, over 100 million years ago, India left Eden and went looking for" what?

2. Of Sofia, the narrator says, "... she could pull anything off: she knew her prerogative as a rich girl in Mumbai, which was to be" what?

3. What does the career counselor tell Manju his family has traditionally done for a living?

4. What is the name of Tommy Sir's daughter?

5. How much money does the uncle of the cricket player that was attacked by Radha want in compensation from Mehta?

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