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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. What do the Padre and Vokins do to help during the siege?
(a) gather metal objects for the cannon.
(b) man the rifles.
(c) sponge.
(d) serve the ammunition.

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

3. What happens when the Collector is once more alone in his study after he has made the rounds?
(a) A musket ball ricochets across the room.
(b) He drinks a cup of Earl Gray tea.
(c) He kneels in prayer for the safety of the cantonment.
(d) Ludy knocks on his door requesting to speak with him.

4. 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.

5. Who do Harry and Fleury go back to try and save?
(a) Mr. Simmons.
(b) Michael Schleissner .
(c) Mr. Rose.
(d) Lieutenant Peterson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is accidentally lifted off the ground by the Eradicator?

2. What do the Collector and Miriam take a tour of?

3. What was the name of the Padre's mother?

4. What does Louise sew for Fleury for his birthday present?

5. Where was there a massacre when the Magistrate was visiting the farmers and discussing the flooding of the river?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new technology does the Collector contemplate and why?

2. What is the yearly disagreement between the Magistrate and the local farmers?

3. What is Hari interested in and what does he do to the Prime Minister to because of this interest?

4. Who do Harry and Fleury go back to try to save and what is the outcome?

5. What kind of father is the Collector? Give examples.

6. What did the Padre complain about?

7. What are some military procedures which Harry instructs his men in?

8. What happens when the enemy attacks swarming from the melon beds?

9. How does the Maharajah's son, Hari, put on a show of being British?

10. What are the names of the Collector's eldest daughters and what do they do each day which annoys him?

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