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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lucy almost lost her job because she was caring for her mother, what did her father do to help her?
(a) He bought her a home.
(b) He gave her money.
(c) He bought her a car.
(d) Put her up at the Y close to work.

2. What did Susy's mother do for a living?
(a) She was a hairdresser.
(b) She was a colonel's wife.
(c) She was a servant.
(d) She ran the Shiraz.

3. What kind of mood is Tusker in on his birthday?
(a) A good mood.
(b) He fired Ibrahim.
(c) Quiet.
(d) A bad mood.

4. After Tusker dies, Lucy is sitting on the loo and remembers that she must call someone. Who?
(a) Mrs. Layton.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mrs. Bhoolabhoy.
(d) Mr. Turner.

5. Why does Tusker say he did not go home after he retired from the military?
(a) He was afraid of Lucy's father.
(b) He was too young to go back.
(c) He felt he was too old to start over.
(d) He didn't have enough money to go back.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tusker find out that Lucy hired the mali?

2. What does Lucy tell the imaginary Mr. Turner what she thought when she first saw the valley?

3. Who was Toole?

4. How do Lucy and Tusker get home after church on Easter?

5. How many will be at the dinner for Father Sebastian?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Tusker dies, Lucy must figure out what to do when Mr. Turner comes for his visit. What is her decision and what does this tell us about Lucy?

2. Lucy regrets inviting Susy to dinner with Father Sebastian. Why?

3. Who was Toole? Why does Lucy constantly compare other men to him? Why is he important?

4. In Chapter 15, Ibrahim finally tells the reader what he thinks about Tusker. How does he feel about his employer?

5. Why is Lucy concerned about whether Joseph speaks English? What does she try to teach Joseph about the gravestones?

6. What is the financial situation for Lucy after Tusker dies? Why is she explaining this to Mr. Turner?

7. Describe Tusker's behavior after he talked on the phone with Mr. Turner.

8. What does Tusker do at the Holi party? What is Lucy's reaction to his behavior?

9. How did Lucy like living in Mudpore? What about the time and the city interested her?

10. What mood is Tusker in on his birthday? How long does his mood last?

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