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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the proceeds from the raffle go?
(a) To build wells for the rural villages.
(b) To aid the struggling Indira Gandhi regime.
(c) To the victims of apartheid in South Africa.
(d) To the refugees from East Pakistan.

2. With what does Gustad threaten to beat Sohrab in Chapter 4?
(a) A belt.
(b) His fists.
(c) A yardstick.
(d) A switch.

3. About what conversation topic does Sohrab get angry in Chapter 3?
(a) Dinshawji's daughter.
(b) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
(c) Religion.
(d) Indira Gandhi's political leadership.

4. According to Major Bilimoria's letter in Chapter 8, whose advice should Gustad forget?
(a) Macbeth.
(b) Iago.
(c) Ghulam Mohammed.
(d) Indira Gandhi.

5. What is the name of the character whom Gustad's children call Major Uncle?
(a) Major Raymond Kutpitia.
(b) Major Bhaiya.
(c) Major Sohrab Dilnavaz.
(d) Major Jimmy Bilimoria.

6. What type of demeanor does Dr. Paymaster have with his patients?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Stern.
(c) Sad.
(d) Cold.

7. What object of Mr. Madon's does Gustad covet?
(a) His leather chair.
(b) His Mont Blanc pen.
(c) His calculator.
(d) His teacup.

8. In Chapter 9, Part 3, what is filling the compound when Gustad wakes up in the morning?
(a) Frogs.
(b) Gnats.
(c) Crows.
(d) Stray dogs.

9. As mentioned in Chapter 5, what is "the one constant" throughout the marriage of Gustad and Dilnavaz?
(a) A note in Gustad's lunchbox.
(b) A celebration of their anniversary at their favorite restaurant.
(c) A clean bedroom.
(d) A kiss as Gustad leaves for work.

10. What is the weather like on the day of Gustad's accident?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Foggy.

11. What part of Gustad's body suffers most from his accident nine years ago?
(a) His right hand.
(b) His hip.
(c) His legs.
(d) His left shoulder.

12. Who kills the chicken?
(a) Tehmul.
(b) Miss Kutpitia.
(c) The butcher.
(d) Gustad.

13. Who is Gustad writing to at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Dinshawji.
(b) Major Bilimoria.
(c) His father.
(d) Malcolm.

14. What habit does Mr. Madon have?
(a) Cursing.
(b) Drinking beer.
(c) Taking snuff.
(d) Drinking coffee.

15. What does Miss Kutpitia suggest to rid Sohrab of his anger?
(a) Incense.
(b) Counseling.
(c) Limes.
(d) Lemons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Dinshawji worked for the bank?

2. Who is the Indian Tennyson of Chapter 3?

3. As mentioned in Chapter 5, what play does young Sohrab direct in the Khodadad Building?

4. What sport does Gustad's grandmother love?

5. What is the name of Miss Kutpitia's nephew?

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