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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy do every Monday?
(a) Works on her accounts for the hotel.
(b) Lays in bed with a migrane headache.
(c) Drinks with Tusker.
(d) Plays bridge.

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

3. What does Ibrahim explain to Joseph about the job?
(a) Tusker is a heavy drinker.
(b) Lucy is a whiz at bridge.
(c) Lucy plays around on her husband.
(d) If Ibrahim gets fired, so does Joseph.

4. Who did Mr. Bhoolabhoy call in Rampur to ask about Joseph?
(a) The journalist Joseph worked for.
(b) The priest Joseph worked for.
(c) The city gardener in Rampur.
(d) The sisters who ran the Samaritan Hospital.

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

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

7. What does Lucy knit?
(a) Scarfs.
(b) Mittens.
(c) Pullovers.
(d) Socks.

8. Where did Tusker and Lucy stay during the war?
(a) The church parsonage.
(b) Rose Cottage.
(c) Pankot Rifles.
(d) Smith's Hotel.

9. Where did Tusker and Lucy live until 1949?
(a) England.
(b) Rose Cottage.
(c) A bungalow.
(d) Pankot Rifles.

10. What do Lucy and Tusker drink before they retire for the evening?
(a) Hot cocoa.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Orange Juice.
(d) Tea.

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

12. What happened in 1947?
(a) All the English went back home.
(b) The war between the Hindus and the Muslims.
(c) The club was built.
(d) England gave back India to govern themselves.

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

14. Where do the Smalleys usually eat?
(a) The main hotel dining room.
(b) At the club.
(c) At the Pankot Rifles.
(d) At the Shiraz.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tusker reads the paperwork on his bungalow, what does he discover about his lease?

2. When Tusker and Lucy have lunch at the Shiraz, what is Lucy waiting for Tusker to talk about?

3. Where does Tusker wish to be buried?

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

5. Who is married to Mr. Perron?

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