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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Miss Crane," how many teachers are at the Dibrapur school?

2. In "MacGregor House," who visits Lady Chatterjee?

3. What does the narrator say happened to the house at Bibighar Gardens?

4. The crowds in Dibrapur protest because of ___________.

5. What does Sister Ludmilla do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sister Ludmilla say she did to protect Hari from the police?

2. What does "The Jewel in the Crown" mean to Miss Crane?

3. What role does Sister Ludmilla play at the Sanctuary?

4. What does Sister Ludmilla give as possible reasons for the house to burn at Bibighar Gardens?

5. In "MacGregor House," what does Lady Chatterjee say about the night of Daphne's rape?

6. What is Miss Crane's relationship with Mr. Chaudhuri?

7. How does Sister Ludmilla say she met Hari?

8. How does Lady Chatterjee say she was treated when Daphne moved in with her?

9. How does Sister Ludmilla describe Daphne in "Sister Ludmilla"?

10. What does Merrick do when he visits the Sanctuary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the word choice and dialects spoken in each of the interview sessions. What do these devices provide in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What commentary does the author provide on the role of the law and military in society?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relation between the author's life and "The Jewel in the Crown." Research the author to make connections between his life and this novel.

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