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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Sohrab and Gustad think of the Indian Institute of Technology as the "home" of which sacred object?
(a) The Holy Grail.
(b) The Ark of the Covenant.
(c) The Koran.
(d) The Shroud of Turin.

3. What causes Miss Kutpitia's foot to hurt?
(a) An old sprain.
(b) Rheumatism.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) Gout.

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

5. In Chapter 9, Part 2, what time do the monsoon rains begin?
(a) 10:00 AM.
(b) Noon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 5:00 PM.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the "referee" between Gustad and Sohrab in Chapter 5?

3. Who kills the chicken?

4. At the end of Chapter 8, who leaves the Noble home?

5. Who is the Indian Tennyson of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dilnavaz doing when she "touches wood"?

2. Why is there enmity between Gustad and his neighbor?

3. Describe what happened with Sohrab's endeavors in studying insects.

4. Why does Tehmul want to talk with Gustad so urgently in Chapter 8?

5. Describe Gustad's experience at the Chor Bazaar.

6. How does Gustad manage to get Friday afternoon off to go to the Chor Bazaar?

7. What happens to Gustad's father's property, and what parts of it remain in Gustad's care?

8. Describe Crawford Market.

9. Why does Roshan's school hold a raffle?

10. How does Ghulam Mohammed know Major Bilimoria, and what type of relationship do they have?

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