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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. After Lucy and Ibrahim plan the dinner for Father Sebastian, and Lucy appears a little drunk, what does Ibrahim do?
(a) Puts Lucy to bed.
(b) Let's her fall asleep on the couch.
(c) Gives her some strong coffee.
(d) Takes Lucy for some fresh air.

2. Lucy returns home and is very hungry and wants Chicken Paulo, but Tusker wants something else. What does Tusker want to eat for lunch?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Beef.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Chicken Paulo.

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

4. Why does Lucy enjoy returning to Rose Cottage?
(a) She wants to live there again.
(b) She thinks the home is historic.
(c) She remembers good times there.
(d) She likes the garden.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After Tusker dies, what fond memory does Lucy recall about her husband?

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

5. How does Father Sebastian repair the organ at church?

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. What does Lucy think when Mr. Bhoolabhoy stalls her from leaving the church?

3. After Lucy's encounter with Mrs. Bhoolabhoy in the dining room, what is Lucy's attitude when she returns home? What does she decide to do?

4. After Tusker dies, who offers Lucy a home? Why is this important? What does this say about Lucy's customs all along?

5. What did Tusker do at the time of the "debacle?"

6. What noise does Mr. Bhoolabhoy hear when he imagines the church yard is being bulldozed? What does it turn out to be?

7. As Lucy and Ibrahim stand in the kitchen and plan Father Sebastian's meal, Lucy pours Ibrahim a gin. What does this signify? Does the action seen too familiar or does it seem to fit the relationship between the two?

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

9. Who was Lucy's friend who did not like Tusker? What does she symbolize in the story?

10. Why does Mr. Bhoolabhoy not want to give the letter to Tusker? What is he afraid will happen?

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