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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what class has Manju made critical errors, leading to his belief he will be thrown out of college during his first year?
(a) English Literature.
(b) Biology Lab.
(c) Latin Literature and History.
(d) Chemistry Practicals Lab.

2. In what year did T.O. Shenoy first play in Selection Day in Bombay?
(a) 1993.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1996.

3. Javed tells Manju in the narrative, "When you go to war, first you must have" what?
(a) "A mission."
(b) "A position."
(c) "A map."
(d) "An enemy."

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

5. What is the cause of the drop in Radha's batting average before Manju goes to England?
(a) He has lost interest in the sport.
(b) He is experiencing a growth spurt.
(c) He has experienced a shoulder injury.
(d) He has injured his ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Javed's brother who was five years older than him?

2. What ultimatum does Javed give to Manju when he offers him a place to stay after Selection Day?

3. 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?

4. Where does Anand Mehta say he is dealing with the mafia after the game on Selection Day?

5. Mohan decides to slap Radha a few times after his batting average falls below what, in Part One?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has led to the fall in Radha's batting average when Manju is leaving for England?

2. What does Manju dream about after Anand Mehta's middle-of-the-night visit?

3. How does Manju describe is experiences in college when he meets Javed at the Golden Punjab Hotel in Part One?

4. How do Radha and Manju perform on Selection Day?

5. How is the concept of corruption presented in Selection Day?

6. What do Mohan and Manju learn when they visit Anand Mehta's office after the game on Selection Day?

7. Who is Deennawaz Shah and what happens to him in the novel?

8. How does Radha convince Manju not to go to the police regarding Anand Mehta?

9. What does Radha do when Manju comes to confront him about the rumors he's been spreading in Part One?

10. What ultimatum does Javed offer Manju when Manju calls him after the game on Selection Day?

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