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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Gustad a ride to Dinshawji's funeral?
(a) Alamai.
(b) Mr. Madon.
(c) Inspector Bamji.
(d) Dilnavaz.

2. According to Dilnavaz, what will "burn up" Gustad's blood?
(a) Anger.
(b) Overcooked soup.
(c) Hot tea.
(d) Jealousy.

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

4. Which character does Gustad unexpectedly see at Crawford Market in Chapter 15?
(a) His father.
(b) Sohrab.
(c) Mr. Madon.
(d) Malcolm.

5. In Chapter 14, who causes a disturbance at the House of Cages?
(a) Ghulam Mohammed.
(b) Dr. Paymaster.
(c) Tehmul.
(d) Dilnavaz.

6. What painkiller does the hospital staff give Dinshawji before he dies?
(a) Ibuprofen.
(b) Percadin.
(c) Vicadin.
(d) Morphine.

7. What do Gustad and Nusli carry between them as they walk to the Tower of Silence?
(a) A crate of beer.
(b) A white handkerchief.
(c) A funeral wreath.
(d) A baton.

8. Where does Dilnavaz go in Part 1 of Chapter 19?
(a) The bank where Gustad works.
(b) Miss Kutpitia's apartment.
(c) The Chor Bazaar.
(d) Dr. Paymaster's office.

9. What hits Tehmul in the head in Chapter 22?
(a) An apple.
(b) A brick.
(c) The butt of a pistol.
(d) A large stone.

10. Who leads the group that plans to tear down the black stone wall?
(a) Peerbhoy Panwalla.
(b) Miss Kutpitia.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Dr. Paymaster.

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

12. Who visits the Nobles' home in the beginning of Chapter 16?
(a) Sister Constance.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Ghulam Mohammed.
(d) Dinshawji.

13. Who cuts off the lizard's tail in Chapter 19?
(a) Dilnavaz.
(b) Miss Kutpitia.
(c) Alamai.
(d) Tehmul.

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

15. In Chapter 12, where do Gustad and Laurie go on their lunch break in order to talk?
(a) The House of Cages.
(b) Dr. Paymaster's office.
(c) The break room at the bank.
(d) The Chor Bazaar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 21, where are the people of Dr. Paymaster's neighborhood marching to?

2. To what mystery man does Dinshawji compare Gustad in Chapter 12?

3. Where does Gustad construct the air raid shelter in Chapter 19?

4. At the end of Chapter 18, which country is India at war with?

5. Which religious figure does the sidewalk artist first draw on the stone wall?

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