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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tusker treat the new mali?
(a) He doesn't look or speak to him.
(b) He treats him like a slave.
(c) He yells at him for making noise.
(d) He is very friendly.

2. Who is Lucy's favorite singer?
(a) Rosemary Clooney.
(b) Frank Sinatra.
(c) Dinah Shore.
(d) Perry Como.

3. Where does Tusker write notes?
(a) In his notebook.
(b) On pieces of scratch paper.
(c) In Lucy's books.
(d) In library books.

4. Why does Joseph want to go to England?
(a) To see a big city.
(b) To see museums.
(c) To live with his sister.
(d) To work in the gardens.

5. What happens to Ibraham the morning the letter is delivered?
(a) He was hired at the Shiraz.
(b) He was promoted.
(c) He was looking for Tusker's dog.
(d) He was fired.

6. Who does Lucy have imaginary conversations with?
(a) Toole.
(b) Mr. Turner.
(c) Bloxsaw.
(d) Father Sebastian.

7. What does Mr. Bhoolabhoy think of Lucy?
(a) He thinks she is crazy.
(b) He thinks she is trying to get his job.
(c) He thinks he is in love with her.
(d) He thinks she is a fine English lady.

8. What event do Tusker and Lucy host every spring and fall?
(a) The Easter celebration and Halloween.
(b) Graduation and back-to-school.
(c) Prom and homecoming.
(d) The birthday buffets.

9. Who is Lucy dancing with at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Invisible partner.
(b) Mr. Turner.
(c) Tusker.
(d) Ibrahim.

10. With whom did Mr. Bhoolabhoy have an affair?
(a) Hot Chichanya.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Susy.

11. What does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy say she is buying into?
(a) A hotel consortium.
(b) A time-share condo.
(c) A beach front resort.
(d) The Shiraz.

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

13. What regiment did Tusker belong to?
(a) Queen's Regiment.
(b) Star of India.
(c) Pankot Rifles.
(d) The Prince's Elephants.

14. Why did Lucy not perform as an understudy for the play when the leading actress became ill?
(a) Tusker told her not to.
(b) She did not know the character's dialogue.
(c) She was a terrible actress.
(d) She was too scared to perform.

15. What is Tusker doing at the time of his death?
(a) Reading the letter.
(b) Looking for Bloxsaw.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Walking over to the Shiraz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Joseph practice?

2. What work did Joseph do for the church?

3. What does Ibrahim still keep that belonged to his father?

4. Who is the letter delivered to?

5. When Tusker becomes ill, how old is he?

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