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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. What does Sai feel towards Gyan when she sees his house?
(a) Ridicule.
(b) Envy.
(c) Pride.
(d) Shame.

2. How does Gyan feel after his grandmother becomes involved in his decision to be part of the liberation effort?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Relieved.

3. As the situation in Kalimpong worsens, what happens to Lola and Noni's property?
(a) The government seizes it.
(b) GNLF boys tear it down.
(c) An arsonist burns it down.
(d) GNLF boys build camps on it.

4. What did the judge see the cook doing as he was heading home from the restaurant?
(a) Hiding liquor in the bushes.
(b) Selling guns to soldiers.
(c) Hiding guns in the bushes.
(d) Selling liquor to soldiers.

5. What types of books do Lola and Noni borrow?
(a) Books about England by Indian writers.
(b) Books about England by English writers.
(c) Books about India by Indian writers.
(d) Books about India by English writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Biju get from the bus station to his father's village?

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

3. When Sai thinks about her life and everyone's life around her, what does she decide to do?

4. What are Lola and Noni suddenly forced to face when they find they are no longer protected by the law?

5. Why did the judge send his wife away?

Short Essay Questions

1. As revealed in chapter 32, what role did Bose play in transforming the judge's identity?

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

3. In chapter 36, what does the author convey by the bad connection on the phone line between Biju and his father?

4. What is the significance of Sai catching a cold in chapter 39 while she is obsessed with thoughts and feelings regarding Gyan?

5. What does the judge's reaction to Mutt's disappearance in chapter 46 reveal about his character?

6. In chapter 31, what does Sai's assertion that it is unwise to read old books tell the reader about her?

7. In chapter 38, could Lola and Noni have prevented the village community from shunning them if they hadn't flaunted their wealth all their lives?

8. Why does the author leave out Biju's reactions to the airport scene around him in chapter 48?

9. In chapter 36, what does Biju point out to Mr. Iype that illustrates Biju's ideas about immigration?

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

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