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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Sai and her neighbors travel to Darjeeling in March?
(a) To exchange their library books.
(b) To visit friends.
(c) To see a show.
(d) To stock up on food.

2. As they gain power, who do the GNLF use it against?
(a) The Indians.
(b) The poor.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) The British.

3. What do the police do to an innocent drunk man six months after the library visit?
(a) Hang him.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Practice their torture techniques on him.
(d) Gun him down.

4. Where does Harish-Harry's future son-in-law live?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Texas.

5. How do the men in Thapa's Canteen respond to the cook's news that the judge's dog is missing?
(a) They tell him to go to the police.
(b) They laugh at him.
(c) They volunteer to help him search.
(d) They feel sorry for him.

6. When Sai confronts Gyan about his sudden changes in behavior toward her, how does he respond?
(a) He says the army does not permit him to socialize with her.
(b) He says he is weak and also part of the liberation army.
(c) He says he loves her, but she will have to wait for him.
(d) He says his newfound strength has overcome his lust.

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

8. What types of Indians does Biju encounter at the Calcutta airport?
(a) Mainly those who worked with computers.
(b) Mainly menial laborers.
(c) Mainly businessmen.
(d) A wide variety.

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

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

11. Why does Biju go to Kathmandu?
(a) To train for a job as a restaurant chef.
(b) To train for a job on a cruise ship.
(c) To train for a job on a railroad train.
(d) To obtain a visa.

12. What happens during the important protest?
(a) A deadly riot breaks out.
(b) Lola and Noni are attacked.
(c) Objectors chants peacefully.
(d) The police break up the protest.

13. What does the judge threaten to do to the cook if he doesn't find his dog?
(a) Starve him.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Fire him.
(d) Kill him.

14. Soon after his phone call, whom does Biju go to see?
(a) A restaurant manager.
(b) A hotel manager.
(c) A travel agent.
(d) A ship's captain.

15. Who does Sai visit first while hoping Gyan will come back?
(a) Uncle Potty.
(b) Father Booty.
(c) Biju.
(d) Lola and Noni.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What book does Sai read while hoping Gyan will come back?

3. What happens to Father Booty six months after the library visit?

4. What is the cook thinking about his son as the judge is doing what he asked?

5. How does Gyan feel after his grandmother becomes involved in his decision to be part of the liberation effort?

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