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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23 | Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Biju runs into Saeed after the closing of the bakery, what type of girl has Saeed married?
(a) An Indian.
(b) A black American.
(c) A white American.
(d) An African.

2. Where in New York is Brigitte's restaurant located?
(a) The Upper West Side.
(b) The Lower East Side.
(c) The Financial District.
(d) Midtown Manhattan.

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

4. What was the job of the judge's father?
(a) An expert witness in court cases.
(b) A litigator.
(c) A defense attorney.
(d) Finding false witnesses to appear in court.

5. 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 his daughter.
(d) Memories of a cruise he took.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his second year abroad, why does the wife of Biju's boss give him toiletries?

2. Why isn't Biju permitted to apply for a green card?

3. Who does Sai wait for at the beginning of the novel?

4. What type of person is Saeed Saeed?

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

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