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

2. What does Mrs. Bhoolabhoy do in front of the servants during an argument with her husband?
(a) Calls him a coward.
(b) Pushes him.
(c) Yells at him.
(d) Fires him.

3. How many will be at the dinner for Father Sebastian?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Twelve.

4. As Joseph, Lucy and Mr. Bhoolabhoy are looking at a grave, who appears?
(a) A photographer.
(b) Dr. Mitra.
(c) Tusker.
(d) Mrs. Bhoolabhoy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Lucy takes the four hour nap, what does Tusker leave for her?

2. Who was Toole?

3. What is Father Sebastian publishing?

4. What does Tusker do to embarrass his wife when he attends church on Easter?

5. What is the holiday celebrated in India just before Easter?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What makes Mr. Bhoolabhoy feel left out at the church? Is he right to have these feelings? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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