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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did the British imprison in order to stifle the Indian rebellion?
(a) Deepak.
(b) Vikram.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Mahatma Gandhi.

2. What does Amisha propose to teach Stephen?
(a) How to sew.
(b) How to cook.
(c) How to speak Hindi.
(d) How to dance.

3. Why do Ravi and Bina spend the night at Amisha's in Chapter 19?
(a) Amisha is sick.
(b) Amisha needs help with her homework.
(c) Paresh is sick.
(d) Amisha is afraid of a ghost she saw.

4. Why does Amisha change her mind about attending school?
(a) She is in the same classroom as her children.
(b) The other students are younger and dressed in British clothing.
(c) She sees Deepak in the classroom.
(d) She is the only girl in the class.

5. What type of dog does Jaya find at the home?
(a) A Chihuahua.
(b) A Labrador mix.
(c) A Corgi.
(d) A Dalmatian.

6. Why does Jaya buy food at the market?
(a) She plans to cook for Ravi.
(b) The street vendors are having a sale.
(c) She plans to bring food back to America.
(d) She loves Indian food.

7. Why does Amisha think that not fitting in at school is her fault?
(a) She thinks that the she should have worn English clothing.
(b) She thinks that she should not have wanted more.
(c) She thinks she should have taught herself English.
(d) She thinks that she offended Stephen.

8. What does the women whom Amisha meets at the school ask her?
(a) If she would like a cup of coffee.
(b) If she has a teaching certificate.
(c) If she knows any Shakespeare.
(d) If she has any English clothing to wear.

9. What does Ravi tell Jaya happened to the school after Amisha's death?
(a) Ravi lived inside of it.
(b) Jaya's grandfather burned it.
(c) Stephen closed it.
(d) Jaya's grandfather closed it.

10. Where is Deepak when Amisha's guest arrives?
(a) Travelling.
(b) Hiding in the basement.
(c) In his bedroom.
(d) At the market.

11. What is the name of Ravi's dog?
(a) Rokie.
(b) Sally.
(c) Ginger.
(d) Spot.

12. Where does Jaya live?
(a) California.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New York.
(d) Texas.

13. What does Stephen tell Amisha about his brother?
(a) He was separated at birth.
(b) He was a Nobel laureate.
(c) He died in the war.
(d) He was married to an Indian woman.

14. What is the profession of Jaya's husband?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A writer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A news anchor.

15. What is a "diya"?
(a) A guardian spirit.
(b) An Indian oil lamp.
(c) One's fiancé.
(d) One's benefactor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ravi's great-grandson's name?

2. What does Jaya buy from peddlers in the airport?

3. Where is Deepak's new mill?

4. What does the British officer tell Amisha?

5. Why does Jaya not remove her wedding ring in Chapter 26?

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