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

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

3. What is the cook thinking about his son as the judge is doing what he asked?
(a) That he and his son are estranged.
(b) That his son would be proud of him.
(c) That he has no son.
(d) That his son would be disappointed in him.

4. 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 England.
(c) Their time together in America.
(d) Their time together in Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Biju doing as his father struggles to survive in the village that's been shut down?

2. What happens during the important protest?

3. Six months after Sai's trip to the library, what does the Gorkha National Liberation do?

4. What does Biju hear over the phone?

5. Soon after Biju's phone call, what does Biju start to tell people when he doesn't want to talk to them?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the cook's reaction to the worst of the civil unrest in chapter 44 unique?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How are the cook's feelings about Biju in chapter 43 similar to the feelings Biju expresses about his home in chapter 41?

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

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