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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. Where did the fire start on the basha in Chapter 41?

2. How long does Queenie say that Gilbert has been in England in Chapter 22?

3. In Chapter 41, what is the name of one man who got out of the fire on the basha?

4. In Chapter 42, what did Bernard tell the CO George Maximillian was doing in the basha before he caught on fire?

5. What does Hortense put under the broken chair in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Bernard and the others in his unit get a holiday and three days beer ration in Chapter 37?

2. What supplies finally arrived after the war was over in Chapter 40?

3. In Chapter 43, where was Bernard sent because he left his post?

4. Where did Queenie start working and what was her job like?

5. Why is Hortense reluctant to buy a loaf of bread?

6. What did Queenie say about Arthur in Chapter 28?

7. What did Bernard think about his future as he sailed home?

8. Why does renting a room from Queenie become burdensome?

9. What was Queenie's life like until her Aunt Dorothy rescued her?

10. In Chapter 39, what was known about a riot in Calcutta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How and why is Queenie caught between socioeconomic groups or classes throughout her life?

Essay Topic 2

Gilbert experiences segregation, especially when dealing with the U.S. military. What segregation does Gilbert experience when dealing with the U.S. military? Why does he find that segregation to be hypocritical?

Essay Topic 3

India is under English rule during World War II. What is the political situation in India during World War II? How does colonialism affect India and its citizens?

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