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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does T.R. hire that comes and lives out where Rufus lives?
(a) Helgi and Paula.
(b) Ellie and Trang.
(c) Einar and Maria.
(d) Thordis and Carmelita.

2. What is the official color of the Dutch?
(a) Gold.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

3. What does Willem's father call to tell Willem at four in the morning?
(a) That Willem's father is moving to the Netherlands.
(b) That the Dutch water barrier caved in.
(c) That Pina2bo has stopped firing.
(d) That Louisiana is flooding.

4. What does Sister Catherine want for Papua?
(a) Independence for Papua from Indonesian rule.
(b) For Papua to come under Dutch rule.
(c) For Papua to adopt Dutch as the national language.
(d) For Papua to becomes part of Royal Dutch Shell.

5. Who is Adele?
(a) Saskia's best friend.
(b) Willem's wife.
(c) Saskia's daughter.
(d) Rufus' daughter.

6. What is a keski?
(a) A prayer necklace.
(b) A traditional Indian shirt.
(c) A type of stick used in gatka training.
(d) A house turban.

7. Who is Lotte?
(a) Amelia's sister.
(b) Saskia's daughter.
(c) Rufus' wife.
(d) Saskia's logistics officer.

8. Why is Pippa going to the Line of Actual Control?
(a) To have a cool adventure.
(b) To document the conflict going on at the Line of Actual Control.
(c) To fight alongside Laks.
(d) To Protest the fighting.

9. Where in the Flying S Ranch complex does Rufus set up his trailer?
(a) Old Marble Mine.
(b) The Bunkhouse.
(c) Rooftop Mesa.
(d) The Pecan Orchard.

10. What is a gurdwara?
(a) A Sikh traditional song.
(b) A Sikh holiday.
(c) A Hindu deity.
(d) A Sikh temple.

11. Who does Willem go to visit in Louisiana?
(a) His husband.
(b) His son.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife.

12. What is a dhal?
(a) A breathing apparatus.
(b) A turban of special fabric for military actions.
(c) A traditional shield.
(d) A fighting stick.

13. What is the bracelet called that Laks wears on his wrist?
(a) Bhatt.
(b) Vipan.
(c) Kara.
(d) Tavleen.

14. According to the book, when was the cease-fire signed that put an end to armed conflict between China and India?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1982
(c) 1970.
(d) 1950.

15. The Dutch security service notifies Willem that someone of interest is leaving the Netherlands on the Andromeda, while Willem is watching the closing of the Maeslantkering. Who is that someone of interest?
(a) Bo.
(b) T.R.
(c) Rufus.
(d) Amelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of Laks' fighting crew?

2. What are the nets that are stretched across Flying S Ranch for?

3. Why can Saskia's plane not land in Houston?

4. What is the name of the first Eagle that comes to live with Rufus?

5. Who is responsible for the rogue wave?

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