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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 | Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his second year abroad, why does the wife of Biju's boss give him toiletries?
(a) He can't afford to buy them himself.
(b) It is part of his room and board arrangement.
(c) She thinks he smells.
(d) She can get them very cheaply.

2. What effect does the rainy season have on the cook?
(a) His letters from Biju are wet and illegible.
(b) His food supplies are limited.
(c) He has to walk through mud to the market.
(d) His food supply is poisoned by the insect spray.

3. What type of person is Saeed Saeed?
(a) Scholarly.
(b) Charismatic.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Shy.

4. What types of memories are instilled in the judge by the theft of his trunk?
(a) Memories of his college years.
(b) Memories of his wife.
(c) Memories of a cruise he took.
(d) Memories of his daughter.

5. How do Biju and Saeed Saeed feel about each other when they first meet?
(a) They like each other in spite of their different backgrounds.
(b) They dislike each other because of their different backgrounds.
(c) They dislike each other in spite of their common backgrounds.
(d) They like each other because of their common backgrounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of food does Biju deliver?

2. How does Sai feel about the cook?

3. What do many of the people from Bengal begin to desire?

4. What do Saeed's in-laws encourage him to do?

5. The first time Biju runs into Saeed after the closing of the bakery, what type of girl has Saeed married?

(see the answer key)

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