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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Tusker's death, when Lucy wakes in the middle of the night, who is still there looking after her?
(a) Ibrahim, Minnie and Joseph.
(b) Dr. Mitra.
(c) Susy.
(d) Father Sebastian.

2. When Susy needs to tell Lucy that Tusker has died, what does she bring her?
(a) A cup of coffee.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) An aspirin.
(d) A glass of gin.

3. After their walk in the graveyard, where does Lucy tell Mr. Bhoolabhoy that she is going to lunch?
(a) At the Shiraz.
(b) At Smith's dining room.
(c) At the club.
(d) At home.

4. What happened to Lucy's twin brothers?
(a) They went to law school together.
(b) They were punished for being so mean to her.
(c) They were killed in an automobile accident.
(d) They disappeared and were never found again.

5. After Tusker dies, where does Lucy want to go?
(a) To the Shiraz.
(b) To the bazaar.
(c) Home.
(d) To bed.

6. How does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy feel about Tusker?
(a) She is not responsible for his health.
(b) She thinks he is too skinny.
(c) She does not care for him.
(d) She thinks he is too proud.

7. Why is Tusker impressed by the new Father Sebastian?
(a) He is a good singer.
(b) His sermons are very serious.
(c) He knows how to raise lots of money.
(d) The sermon is funny and very good.

8. What time does Lucy go to have Susy do her hair?
(a) 9:30a.m.
(b) 5:30p.m.
(c) 7:30a.m.
(d) 8:30a.m.

9. After Tusker's death, what does Lucy retrieve from the kitchen in the middle of the night?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Gin.
(c) Tea.
(d) Brandy.

10. Tusker was offered compensation to stay in India. What did he do with the money?
(a) Took a trip around India.
(b) Took a trip around the world.
(c) Saved it.
(d) Took Lucy to England.

11. Who was Sir Perceval Large?
(a) Lucy's boss.
(b) Lucy's father.
(c) Lucy's uncle.
(d) Lucy's first husband.

12. When Susy and Father Sebastian arrive at church will lots of flowers, what were they doing earlier in the day?
(a) Having breakfast together.
(b) Looking in on Susy's mom.
(c) Susy is showing Father her shop.
(d) Visiting Lucy and Tusker.

13. What is Lucy riding in as she leaves the churchyard?
(a) A taxi.
(b) A tonga.
(c) A car.
(d) A horse.

14. The morning of Lucy and Tusker's dinner with Father Sebastian, what is Lucy going to do?
(a) Get her hair done.
(b) Shop for food.
(c) Walk the dog.
(d) Visit with Tusker.

15. What day is it at the opening of Chapter 12?
(a) Friday, June 30.
(b) Tuesday, May 4.
(c) Sunday, April 23.
(d) Saturday, April 22.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Mrs. Bhoolabhoy do to her husband if he does not write the letter?

2. What is the noise that Mr. Bhoolabhoy hears while praying?

3. Why does Lucy enjoy returning to Rose Cottage?

4. What was Lucy's hobby when she met Tusker?

5. What year did Tusker retire?

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