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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and 19, pp. 188-206.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Gandhi's birthplace, visited by Theroux in Chapter 10?
(a) Delhi.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) Gujarat.
(d) Simla.

2. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?
(a) Jenin.
(b) Beirut.
(c) Amman.
(d) Tel Aviv.

3. To what Catholic saint were the Ceylonese praying in Chapter 14?
(a) St. Augustine.
(b) St. Anthony.
(c) St. Jude.
(d) St. Patrick.

4. What term did the Accountant General use when describing the people trying to cheat the government or seek bribes?
(a) Commies.
(b) Baksheesh.
(c) Layabouts.
(d) Blighters.

5. What religion did Bernard's father follow?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Islam.
(d) Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was interesting about the blond Sadiq picked up at the bar in Istanbul?

2. What religion was the ship's second mate who disliked Indians and Ceylonese?

3. What was the name of the city where one hippie was heading to join an ashram?

4. What American author did Theroux mention in describing Indians in Chapter 9?

5. What term did the civil servant use to describe a holy man in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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