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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religious figure does Mr. Rabadi request to be drawn on the wall?
(a) Zarathustra.
(b) St. George.
(c) Dustoorji Baria.
(d) Madhiwalla Bonesetter.

2. What is the name of Dinshawji's nephew?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Nusli.
(c) Farad.
(d) Darius.

3. At the end of Chapter 18, which country is India at war with?
(a) The United States.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Iran.
(d) Afghanistan.

4. Where does Gustad go in Chapter 15 in order to request healing for Roshan and Dinshawji?
(a) Mount Mary.
(b) The Taj Mahal.
(c) Madhiwalla Bonesetter.
(d) The Wailing Wall.

5. Who does Gustad see outside the Tower of Silence?
(a) Mr. Madon.
(b) Dr. Paymaster.
(c) Laurie Coutino.
(d) Ghulam Mohammed.

6. In Chapter 14, what flavor of milk do the boys like the best?
(a) White.
(b) They do not like milk.
(c) Strawberry.
(d) Chocolate.

7. Who does Gustad send to get Dr. Paymaster in Chapter 22?
(a) Ghulam Mohammed.
(b) Sohrab.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Darius.

8. Who is Gustad going to meet at the House of Cages in Chapter 14?
(a) Ghulam Mohammed.
(b) Laurie Coutino.
(c) Dinshawji.
(d) Peerbhoy Panwalla.

9. What is the name of the American aircraft carrier mentioned in Chapter 20?
(a) Enterprise.
(b) Avenger.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Challenger.

10. What does Dr. Paymaster carry during the march?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A gun.
(c) A walking stick.
(d) His medical bag.

11. At the end of Chapter 16, what time does Gustad arrive home?
(a) 9:00 PM.
(b) 2:00 AM.
(c) 11:30 PM.
(d) Noon.

12. Whose window is lit up during the blackout in Chapter 20?
(a) Tehmul's.
(b) Inspector Bamji's.
(c) Gustad's.
(d) Mr. Rabadi's.

13. What sound is present in the first sentence of Chapter 13?
(a) An air raid siren.
(b) Thunder.
(c) Birds singing.
(d) A mandolin.

14. What type of dog does Mr. Rabadi have?
(a) An English bull terrier.
(b) A labrador retriever.
(c) A cocker spaniel.
(d) A Pomeranian.

15. What season is it in Chapter 15?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are visitors normally allowed at the prison where Major Bilimoria is being held?

2. Who leads the group that plans to tear down the black stone wall?

3. Where does Dilnavaz go in Part 1 of Chapter 19?

4. As the artist notes in Chapter 13, Part 1, what does someone leave in front of Saraswati?

5. How much extra milk does Dilnavaz request of the bhaiya?

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