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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, how much money does Gustad decide to deposit in the bank each day?
(a) 100 rupees.
(b) 1,000,000 rupees.
(c) None.
(d) 10,000 rupees.

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

3. What type of car does Inspector Bamji drive?
(a) Landmaster.
(b) Landrover.
(c) Passat.
(d) Taurus.

4. How long has Gustad worked for the bank?
(a) Thirty years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Twenty-four years.
(d) Five years.

5. Who lights a fire outside Gustad's window at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Tehmul.
(b) Inspector Bamji.
(c) Mr. Rabadi.
(d) Ghulam Mohammed.

6. What comes every day after sunset in Chapter 6?
(a) The butcher.
(b) Tehmul.
(c) Dinshawji.
(d) Mosquitoes.

7. Who does Gustad receive a letter from in the second part of Chapter 6?
(a) Sister Constance.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Major Bilimoria.
(d) His grandfather.

8. What sport does Gustad's grandmother love?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Football.
(d) Golf.

9. What is the name of the Nobles' family doctor?
(a) Dr. Bonesetter.
(b) Dr. Crawford.
(c) Dr. Laird.
(d) Dr. Paymaster.

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

11. According to Ghulam Mohammed, who can Gustad leave messages with?
(a) Hydraulic Hema.
(b) Dr. Paymaster.
(c) Peerbhoy Paanwalla.
(d) Mr. Madon.

12. As described in Chapter 4, what is Gustad's destination on the day he gets on the wrong bus?
(a) Churchgate.
(b) Khodadad Building.
(c) The House of Cages.
(d) The municipal building.

13. What is Ratansa's nickname?
(a) Chaalo.
(b) Goover-Ni-Gaan.
(c) Dr. Paymaster.
(d) Scrambled Egg.

14. What is Gustad waiting expectantly for at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) A letter from Major Bilimoria.
(b) The elections.
(c) The birth of a grandchild.
(d) His birthday.

15. In the first part of Chapter 9, on what subject is Cavasji yelling out the window?
(a) The monsoon.
(b) Indira Gandhi's regime.
(c) The poor health of his son.
(d) The lack of good-tasting milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What covers the windows in the Nobles' home?

2. How many apartments does the Khodadad Building have?

3. What does Gustad attempt to give to Miss Kutpitia for being allowed to use her telephone?

4. What do the Nobles feed the chicken?

5. How old is Dilnavaz?

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