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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the dhobi?
(a) the Eurasians.
(b) Indians who washed the clothes of the British.
(c) native Christians.
(d) waterbuffalo.

2. Which room was the Collector's favorite room and why?
(a) his bedroom where he felt safe and serene.
(b) the dining hall where he could socialize.
(c) the library where all his books were.
(d) the study because it contained all his favorite objects.

3. What was the escaped monkey still wearing?
(a) a sailor hat.
(b) a little sailor suit.
(c) a ribbon around its neck.
(d) a chain around its ankle.

4. Who is accidentally lifted off the ground by the Eradicator?
(a) the Collector.
(b) Mr. Rose.
(c) Harry.
(d) Mr. Simmons.

5. Who was the only one paying attention as Harry explained how to shoot the rifles?
(a) Barlow.
(b) the Collector.
(c) the Padre.
(d) Fleury.

6. The Collector oversleeps in the beginning of Chapter 10 but who made the round of the defenses in his place?
(a) the Magistrate.
(b) the Padre.
(c) Fleury.
(d) Harry.

7. What did the Collector wear which symbolized his attempt to exhibit culture and inspiration to the besieged residents?
(a) a hibiscus in his lapel.
(b) a white cravat.
(c) a rose in his lapel.
(d) lavendar cologne.

8. What were the money lenders known as?
(a) infidels.
(b) khansamahs.
(c) bunniahs.
(d) pariahs.

9. What did the Collector allow to remain standing near the cantonment ramparts?
(a) a mosque.
(b) the statue of a Hindu god.
(c) a Hindu temple.
(d) an opium factory.

10. What was the name of the Collector's English manservant?
(a) Blakely.
(b) Smith.
(c) Higgins.
(d) Vokins.

11. What is a daguerreotype?
(a) the colony's newspaper.
(b) a daily printed journal.
(c) an early form of photograph.
(d) an early form of printing.

12. What is the name of cemeteries in Krishnapur?
(a) "Peaceful Destinations".
(b) "Cities of the Silent".
(c) "Eternal Resting Places".
(d) "Heavenly Abodes".

13. What worries Louise about Harry?
(a) his interest in Lucy.
(b) the chances he takes in battle.
(c) his ill health.
(d) his lack of culture.

14. What is George Fleury's sister's name?
(a) Louise.
(b) Helen.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Miriam.

15. In what part of India is Krishnapur located?
(a) Northern India.
(b) Western India.
(c) Eastern India.
(d) Southern India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Harry and Fleury set out into the town to rescue?

2. What does a man ask Harry to do as he passes through a bazaar?

3. The two giant marble busts that Harry dragged to each side of the cannon were of whom?

4. The native Christians sat with their backs against what trees?

5. What were some physical characteristics of Lucy?

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