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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Sai sees someone approach the house at the end of the novel, who does she hope it is?
(a) Gyan.
(b) Biju.
(c) Uncle Potty.
(d) Father Booty.

3. What does Mr. Iype, the newsagent, tell Biju?
(a) Mr. Iype knows where he can find Saeed.
(b) The situation in Darjeeling is improving.
(c) The cook has been trying to reach him by phone.
(d) The Darjeeling hillside has been shut down by political unrest.

4. What does Harish-Harry show his employees photographs of?
(a) His new satellite dish.
(b) His recent trip to Jamaica.
(c) His future son-in-law.
(d) His grandchildren.

5. What burden has been lifted for Biju now that he's returned home?
(a) He's no longer trying to be a Westerner.
(b) He's no longer in a position of servitude.
(c) He's no longer forced to speak English.
(d) He's no longer a foreigner and an immigrant.

6. How does Biju react to the men who tell Indian girls they are as attractive as American blondes?
(a) The men wish they had blonde American girlfriends.
(b) The men honestly find the American girls unattractive.
(c) The men feel sorry for the Indian girls.
(d) The men are secretly having affairs with American women.

7. Why are there roadblocks, strikes, and processions in the spring?
(a) Because of famine.
(b) Because of war.
(c) Because of civil unrest.
(d) Because of the failing economy.

8. In the judge' s memories of the last time he saw his friend Bose at a restaurant, what had they talked about?
(a) Their time together in Australia.
(b) Their time together in Africa.
(c) Their time together in America.
(d) Their time together in England.

9. What does Biju have to do to obtain a visa?
(a) Answer all questions honestly.
(b) Produce false documents.
(c) Promise to remain in America.
(d) Prove he has a job waiting in America.

10. What does Sai imagine happened to the judge's dog?
(a) She was killed and eaten by robbers.
(b) She was sold to a family who didn't appreciate her.
(c) She was killed and eaten by a wild animal.
(d) She was sold to a loving family.

11. How do Lola and Noni respond to the Gorkhas marching in the street?
(a) They respectfully disagree with their position.
(b) They consider them degenerates.
(c) They support their cause.
(d) They want to learn more about what they're saying.

12. Who does the judge blame for the loss of his dog?
(a) The GNLF.
(b) The cook.
(c) Himself.
(d) The wife and father of the tortured man.

13. Six months after Sai's trip to the library, what does the Gorkha National Liberation do?
(a) Restrict access to the library.
(b) Burn down the library.
(c) Close the library.
(d) Remove certain books from the library.

14. What type of boy does Noni hope Sai is in love with?
(a) Honest.
(b) Well-liked.
(c) Rich.
(d) Devoted.

15. How does Uncle Potty look at love?
(a) In a romantic way.
(b) In a naive way.
(c) In a practical way.
(d) In a negative way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the judge see the cook doing as he was heading home from the restaurant?

2. As the conflict becomes riddled with random violence, how do the village residents begin to react?

3. Where does Lola go to complain about the crimes being committed against her?

4. Why does Biju shop for New York souvenirs after leaving Mr. Kakkar?

5. What do the rebels do to Lola and Noni?

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