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

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

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

4. How much extra milk does Dilnavaz request of the bhaiya?
(a) Half of a liter.
(b) A liter.
(c) Two liters.
(d) A quarter of a liter.

5. In what country is Roshan's doll made?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) The United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Dinshawji in Chapter 15?

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

3. What is Tehmul looking for at night in the compound in Chapter 20?

4. What month is it in Chapter 18?

5. What type of dog does Mr. Rabadi have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the morcha.

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

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

5. Describe Dinshawji's funeral.

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

7. Describe Gustad's interaction with the young man who sleeps in the luggage rack on the train.

8. Describe Alamai's relationship with her nephew.

9. What is Cavasji doing in Chapter 20, and what does Gustad note that is different about him?

10. Why does the pavement artist draw sacred pictures, and what are his qualifications for doing so?

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