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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect does her first meeting with Gyan have on Sai?
(a) It makes her see herself as a woman.
(b) It inspires her to work harder at her studies.
(c) She finds him unattractive.
(d) She dislikes him.

2. What is taken from the judge's house in chapter 1?
(a) Guns.
(b) Knives.
(c) His dog.
(d) Maps.

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

4. What does Gyan begin to realize about love as he and Sai grow apart?
(a) That she is his one true love.
(b) That it can be used for all kinds of purposes.
(c) That he should enjoy her love while he has it.
(d) That they are too young to be in love.

5. When the bakery closes, how does Biju's separation from Saeed affect him?
(a) He is determined to return to India.
(b) He is determined not to let anyone get close to him again.
(c) He is determined to stay in touch with Saeed.
(d) He is determined to make new friends.

6. Why don't Lola and Noni trust their watchman?
(a) He is a former prison inmate.
(b) He is Pakistani.
(c) He is Nepali.
(d) He has stolen from them.

7. What does Sai tell the cook after accepting Gyan's apology?
(a) That she is in love with Gyan.
(b) That she plans to try to change Gyan.
(c) That Gyan is not very intelligent.
(d) That she plans to try to change herself for Gyan.

8. In what types of places does Biju work?
(a) Diners.
(b) Factories.
(c) Basement kitchens.
(d) Fast-food establishments.

9. What type of food does Biju deliver?
(a) Mexican.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Indian.

10. What was the job of the judge's father-in-law?
(a) A soldier in the British military.
(b) A supplier of horse feed to the British military.
(c) An informant for the British military.
(d) A supplier of horses to the British military.

11. Into what caste was the judge's father born?
(a) The wealthy caste.
(b) The middle class.
(c) Servitude.
(d) The peasant caste.

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

13. Who does Sai wait for at the beginning of the novel?
(a) The cook.
(b) Her math tutor.
(c) Her English tutor.
(d) Her grandfather.

14. Why does Gyan feel embarrassed to be seen eating with Sai?
(a) She is a messy eater.
(b) She overeats.
(c) She has no table manners.
(d) Her manners are too English.

15. What percent of the Indian population are Gorkhas?
(a) Fifty percent.
(b) Ninety percent.
(c) Twenty percent.
(d) Eighty percent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the judge do to his wife when he first returned from England?

3. Who is Sai's second tutor?

4. What did Sai's father aspire to become prior to his death?

5. Where in New York is Brigitte's restaurant located?

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