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

2. In the beginning of Chapter 21, where are the people of Dr. Paymaster's neighborhood marching to?
(a) The House of Cages.
(b) The municipal ward office.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) The black stone wall.

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

4. In Chapter 12, what does Gustad sell to pay Roshan's medical bills?
(a) His books.
(b) His Mont Blanc pen.
(c) His camera.
(d) His car.

5. How long are visitors normally allowed at the prison where Major Bilimoria is being held?
(a) One hour.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) Thirty minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what animals does Gustad compare the soldiers he sees in the train station in Chapter 18?

2. What religious figure does Mr. Rabadi request to be drawn on the wall?

3. Who is the "other patient" to whom Dr. Paymaster refers in Chapter 20?

4. Who has infuriated Mr. Rabadi in Chapter 17?

5. What is the name of the American aircraft carrier mentioned in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the change that comes over Dinshawji in Chapter 13.

2. Why are the Nobles' medical expenses so high, and how do they pay them?

3. Where does Ghulam Mohammed meet Gustad in Chapter 16, and what does he request? How is his demeanor different in this chapter from other chapters?

4. Describe the morcha.

5. Describe the incident that occurs between the four children, the milk seller, and Gustad.

6. What happens in Farad's room between Miss Kutpitia, Dilnavaz, and Tehmul?

7. Why does Ghulam Mohammed tell Gustad that he needs to return the money immediately? How does he threaten Gustad?

8. Where do Laurie and Gustad meet on their lunch hour, and what do they discuss?

9. Why does Ghulam Mohammed not go inside the Tower of Silence for Major Bilimoria's funeral, and why does he not call Gustad to tell him of the Major's death?

10. Describe the air raid shelter that Gustad and Darius build.

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