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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. How old was Tusker when he retired?
(a) 65.
(b) 64.
(c) 48.
(d) 40.

2. What did Mr. Bhoolabhoy's father do for a living?
(a) He was a train engineer.
(b) He was a farmer.
(c) He was a servant.
(d) He ran a hotel.

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

4. What does Lucy tell the imaginary Mr. Turner what she thought when she first saw the valley?
(a) That she wanted to go home.
(b) That she hates Tusker.
(c) That she was sad.
(d) That she could be happy there.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the morning of Lucy and Tusker's dinner with Father Sebastian, what is Ibrahim supposed to do?

3. What does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy accuse Joseph of?

4. After Lucy gets up from her four hour nap and dances the entire evening with her imaginary dance partner, what does she do?

5. When does Lucy think Tusker's personality changed?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Lucy describe the valley to the imaginary Mr. Turner? What does she say about the first time she saw the valley?

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

8. 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?

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

10. What is Tusker's reaction to the new Father Sebastian? Why do you think he is reacting in this manner? Why does this make Lucy feel uncomfortable?

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