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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6, pp. 66-80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How high did the railway climb through the pass?
(a) 4,000 feet.
(b) 3,600 feet.
(c) 3,200 feet.
(d) 3,000 feet.

2. At what French station did the train join the Orient Express?
(a) Gare du Sud.
(b) Gare du Nord.
(c) Gare Centrale.
(d) Gare de Lyon.

3. What was the name of the mountain pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
(a) Jalalabad Pass.
(b) Peshawar Pass.
(c) Khana Pass.
(d) Khyber Pass.

4. What railway line did Theroux grow up near?
(a) Central Pacific.
(b) Boston and Maine.
(c) Amtrak.
(d) Chesapeake and Ohio.

5. How did Theroux know he had touched bottom while traveling by train?
(a) He was surrounded by hippies.
(b) He was surrounded by locals.
(c) He was surrounded by Americans.
(d) He was surrounded by Australians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous military leader seized control of Bayezid in 1402?

2. On what Victoria station platform did Theroux depart on his trip?

3. What English novelist once wrote, "The journey is the goal"?

4. To which country was Sadiq going to bring Turkish workers?

5. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?

(see the answer key)

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