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

2. What health problem does Roshan have?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Eczema.
(c) Migraines.
(d) Diarrhea.

3. How does Tehmul earn some money?
(a) By selling newspapers.
(b) By catching rats and taking them to the pest control office.
(c) By shining shoes.
(d) By writing letters for people who cannot read.

4. What is the name of Miss Kutpitia's nephew?
(a) Khandala.
(b) Farad.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Mohammed.

5. What covers the windows in the Nobles' home?
(a) Mosquito netting.
(b) Curtains.
(c) Black paper.
(d) Venetian blinds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 8, what does Miss Kutpitia suggest that Dilnavaz give Tehmul to drink?

2. At the end of Chapter 2, what is looking in the Nobles' window?

3. According to Major Bilimoria's letter in Chapter 8, whose advice should Gustad forget?

4. Who pays the water seller in Chapter 4?

5. What color clothing does Roshan's doll wear?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dr. Paymaster talk about the Italian doll while he is examining Roshan, and what does he suggest will help the doll?

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

4. As Dilnavaz becomes more desperate to take the evil spell off of Sohrab, what does she do to Tehmul in Chapter 10?

5. What is the story that Malcolm tells Gustad about St. Thomas?

6. What are some of Tehmul's idiosyncrasies?

7. Describe the omen that causes Miss Kutpitia not to be able to come to dinner.

8. How does Dinshawji interact with Laurie Coutino, and for what purpose?

9. How does Gustad's grandmother cook chicken?

10. Describe the bhaiya's job.

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