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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 comes to stay at the rest house in the beginning of Chapter 1, section 2?
(a) Jugga Singh.
(b) Hukum Chand.
(c) Iqbal Singh.
(d) Inspector Sahib.

2. Why does the lambardar record the names of those who bring the goods to the trucks?
(a) Those who do not will be punished.
(b) He will commend those that bring goods.
(c) They will need a place to sleep.
(d) They will be paid.

3. What do Jugga's enemies bring for him?
(a) Bangles.
(b) Shields.
(c) Earrings.
(d) Swords.

4. What is Man Majra known for?
(a) Its violent population.
(b) Its all Muslim population.
(c) Its railway station.
(d) Its bridges.

5. What is the Sutlej?
(a) The capital of Pakistan.
(b) The capital of India.
(c) The smallest river in the Punjab.
(d) The largest river in the Punjab.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes Chand, following the discussion of the monsoon?

2. What does Lala offer the men to leave?

3. How is Lala killed?

4. What indicates to those on the train that Iqbal is educated?

5. Why does Meet Singh believe Europeans have no morals?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Jugga's mother gives as proof of his innocence, and his response.

2. Describe the scene at the end of Chapter 1, section 2, between Chand and the young woman.

3. Describe the attitude of the Sikh soldiers near the trucks.

4. Describe the afternoon of the ghost train, as experienced by the villagers.

5. Explain Iqbal's belief pertaining to morality in terms of financial status.

6. Describe how the bodies from the ghost train in Chapter 4 are handled.

7. Describe the scene between Jugga and Malli at the end of Chapter 2, section 3.

8. Describe the young woman who comes to entertain Chand in Chapter 1, section 2.

9. Describe Iqbal's view of Indians, in terms of sexuality.

10. Explain Iqbal's belief on the population of India, and on the money spent on agriculture and industry.

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