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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion does Ibrahim practice?
(a) He is a Hindu.
(b) He is a Muslim.
(c) He is a Christian.
(d) He is a Buddhist.

2. Why was Lucy in demand at all the women's groups?
(a) She knew shorthand.
(b) She knew how to raise money.
(c) She could type.
(d) She was funny.

3. Why did Mrs. Bhoolabhoy fire the old mali?
(a) She thought he slept on the job.
(b) She thought he was too noisy when he was working.
(c) She thought he drank with Mr. Bhoolabhoy.
(d) She thought he was stealing produce and selling it.

4. What year is it when the novel opens?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1910.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tusker doing at the time of his death?

2. What rank was Tusker in the armed forces?

3. What event do Tusker and Lucy host every spring and fall?

4. What does Ibrahim bring to the doctor to drink that he secretly hopes will make the doctor sick?

5. When Ibrahim takes Bloxsaw to the coffee shop, who does he see there?

(see the answer key)

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