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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Biju slips and injures himself in the Gandhi Cafe kitchen?
(a) His boss fires him for not cleaning the floor.
(b) His boss takes him to the doctor.
(c) His boss's wife treats the wound.
(d) His boss recommends that he return to India for treatment.

2. Who does Sai see marching with the Gorkhas?
(a) Biju.
(b) The cook.
(c) Gyan.
(d) Uncle Potty.

3. What is one of the main privileges the judge loses when he first returns from England?
(a) His servants.
(b) His privacy.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His influence.

4. Why does Biju quit his job at Brigitte's?
(a) He is forced to cook pork against his will.
(b) Indians consider the cow to be holy and don't eat it.
(c) He is berated by his co-workers.
(d) He is underpaid.

5. What do the police examine at the cook's home?
(a) Rifles.
(b) Letters from the cook's son.
(c) Letters from the cook's wife.
(d) Knives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Biju arrives in Kathmandu?

2. Who is sent to the police station after the judge is robbed?

3. What does Sai serve to the judge at the beginning of the novel?

4. According to Gyan, why can't he find a decent job?

5. Why is Gyan conflicted about his relationship with Sai?

(see the answer key)

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