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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 disease does the man in the dark room have?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Syphillus.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Leprosy.

2. What statue is in Das's room the second time Bobby see him?
(a) Bobby's book.
(b) The statue of Kali.
(c) A portrait of Gandhi.
(d) A statue of Buddha.

3. What does the small boy have in his hands when Bobby is led to Das?
(a) A canvas bag.
(b) A book.
(c) A shopping basket.
(d) A faded wallet.

4. What has Tagore's house been turned into?
(a) A temple.
(b) A whore house.
(c) A library.
(d) A museum.

5. What does Das call Kali?
(a) His Reason.
(b) His Dark Mother.
(c) His Patron Saint.
(d) His Savior.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bobby describe Richard Cory's work?

2. What gift does Das give Bobby?

3. What study of Stephen Hawking does Amrita study?

4. What makes Bobby want to return home?

5. Where do Bobby and Amrita move at the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amrita not allow while Victoria is missing?

2. What kind of hoops does Bobby have to jump through to get Victoria's body home?

3. What is symbolic about Bobby placing Victoria's body in the transport coffin?

4. What does Bobby threaten in order to get his wanted interview with Das?

5. How is Kali born according to Das' manuscript?

6. What does Bobby do when he gets to the Calcutta Airport alone?

7. How does Bobby receive Das' manuscript?

8. What happens to Bobby's marriage after Victoria's death?

9. What monetary advice does the rickshaw driver give to Amrita?

10. What does Abe want Bobby to do with Other Voices after his death?

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