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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the morning that the novel opens, what is Mr. Bhoolabhoy working on for his wife?
(a) The garden.
(b) The books.
(c) A projects for the church.
(d) A letter to Tusker.

2. What does Mr. Thomas do for a living?
(a) He runs a hairdressing shop in the Bazaar.
(b) He is the new preacher.
(c) He manages the new Electric Cinema.
(d) He tends the graveyard.

3. What does Lucy want Ibrahim to do for her that will calm Tusker?
(a) Get dinner from the Shiraz and bring it on trays.
(b) Mow the lawn.
(c) Clean the garden.
(d) Hire another mali to mow the lawn.

4. At the opening of Chapter 2, where is Bloxsaw?
(a) In the garden.
(b) Being taken for a walk by Ibrahim.
(c) Sleeping with Tusker.
(d) In the garage.

5. When Lucy thanks Ibrahim for cleaning the items in her room, what does she ask him to do with her?
(a) Take a walk.
(b) Go back and clean a few more things.
(c) To take Bloxsaw outside.
(d) To cook dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ibrahim call Lucy?

2. What year is it when the novel opens?

3. What does Ibrahim explain to Joseph about the job?

4. Why did Mrs. Bhoolabhoy fire the old mali?

5. Ibrahim urges Joseph to take a break and join him. What do they drink?

(see the answer key)

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