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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lucy angry that Tusker told people how they met?

2. The morning the letter is delivered, who is missing?

3. What year is it when the novel opens?

4. When Lucy thanks Ibrahim for cleaning the items in her room, what does she ask him to do with her?

5. When Mr. Bhoolabhoy's wife tells him about her deal, what is his main concern?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the new mali, Joseph, works, everyone acts as if he isn't there. What does each character gain from this behavior?

2. What does Joseph do with the lawn mower? Why is this important? Who is he crossing?

3. Why does Ibrahim not like the doctor? Name at least 3 reasons

4. Why does Lucy think she will be a widow in less than a year? What does she think about her future? Who does she blame?

5. What does Mr. Bhoolabhoy think of Lucy? How does he view her? Do you think Lucy has any idea of how others view her?

6. What are the issues for Lucy and Ibrahim in hiring a new mali?

7. Why does Lucy think that she cannot trust Tusker anymore? Is it clear to the reader what happened?

8. In Chapter 7 Lucy gives the reader a first glimpse of her feelings about Tusker's friendships with Indians. How does she feel? What are her racial views? How does she present herself to the Indians?

9. Describe the character of Mrs. Bhoolabhoy. How does she behave and how do the people around her react to her behavior?

10. What do you think is Tusker's past concerning drinking and the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the servant's role during the time of the raj and 1972. What has changed?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Ibrahim clean Lucy's jewelry and her shoes? How does this scene affect you and make you feel about these characters? Is this a professional or personal statement?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Lucy describes her life as sad? What is her history? What is her present?

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