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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 10 Section 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator explain her spiritual calling to Inder Lal?
(a) She doesn't understand it, but feels pulled by a higher power.
(b) She felt called to come to India to pursue a higher calling.
(c) She feels she must find a spiritual calling, or is doomed.
(d) She does not feel any spiritual calling.

2. What does the narrator tell Inder Lal about her pregnancy upon Chid's return?
(a) That the child is Chid's.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That she has had an abortion.
(d) That the child is his.

3. Why does Major Minnies consider "Husband's Wedding Day" a problem?
(a) The Nawab promotes anti-English sentiment on this day.
(b) The Nawab encourages fighting on this day.
(c) There is conflict between the Hindus and the Muslims.
(d) There are too many people in a small space.

4. Why does Inder Lal say that he agreed to the treatment that Ritu receives?
(a) Nothing else has worked.
(b) It is good for her soul.
(c) The person recommending it healed with this treatment.
(d) He meditated on the problem and believes this is the best course of action.

5. Harry once again accompanies the Nawab to pick up Olivia after having been absent due to his illness. What does Olivia notice about his behavior on his first reappearance?
(a) That he seems nervous and tense.
(b) That his energy is much lower than it used to be.
(c) That he is reluctant to leave.
(d) That he is eager to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recommended the treatment that Ritu is receiving that makes her scream?

2. Why was Baba Firdau's shrine built?

3. Whose father died from a stroke when he was only 15?

4. What does the narrator reveal about Douglas' children in her August 20th journal entry?

5. How does the narrator feel about Inder Lal, according to her August 15th journal entry?

(see the answer key)

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