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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the figure who approaches the house at the end of the novel?
(a) Gyan.
(b) Someone who found the missing dog.
(c) Biju.
(d) Uncle Potty.

2. 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 Africa.
(b) Their time together in England.
(c) Their time together in America.
(d) Their time together in Australia.

3. What does Uncle Potty procure in Darjeeling?
(a) Meat.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Cheese.

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

5. 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 are secretly having affairs with American women.
(d) The men feel sorry for the Indian girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harish-Harry show his employees photographs of?

2. As the GNLF uses fear tactics to completely shut down the village of Kalimpong, what effect does this have on Lola and Noni?

3. Who does Sai see marching with the Gorkhas?

4. What did the judge hope to accomplish by taking Sai in?

5. How do Lola and Noni respond to the Gorkhas marching in the street?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Biju's childhood memories reveal about his character?

2. In chapter 34, what is the significance of Father Booty's deportation after living in Kalimong for 45 years?

3. In chapter 39, why does Sai remain silent about her feelings for Gyan when Uncle Potty, Lola, and Noni ask questions or offer advice?

4. Why does Biju feel as though he can see clearly for the first time in years, now that he is back home in India?

5. How does the women's discussion about religion in the library reflect the events that surround them?

6. In chapter 40, how does Sai react when she discovers that Gyan lives in poverty and what does this signify?

7. Is the judge justified for blaming the cook for Mutt's disappearance in chapter 51?

8. In chapter 40, how does the judge's refusal to help the drunkard's family highlight his thinking only of himself?

9. In chapter 30, why does the cook suddenly begin having superstitious fears for Biju's life?

10. In chapter 41, how does Biju's reaction to the travel agent's advice reflect Biju's idea of what constitutes a "better life"?

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