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A Bend in the River | Quiz

V. S. Naipaul
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A Bend in the River | Quiz

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1)

What was wrong with Mahesh's engraving machine that makes signs? (from Book 2, Chapter 6)

It was impossible to assemble.
He could not get the raw materials to make the signs.
The machine was too complicated for him to operate.
No one needed signs.
2)

Why is Salim released from detention to fly back to his home? (from Book 4, Chapter 16)

Ferdinand comes to his rescue.
The official keeping Salim has held up the flight and gets reprimanded.
His papers are all in order.
He will be interrogated when he gets back to the town.
3)

Who is the surprise visitor to Salim's store? (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

Indar
Zabeth's husband
The President
Salim's brother
4)

What does the President do at a ruined suburb? (from Book 2, Chapter 6)

He builds a new barracks for his army.
He levels it and makes a park.
He builds a shoe factory.
He builds a large complex.
5)

What does Indar mean when he tells Salim he's where it's at. (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

Where these is the peace of obscurity.
Where the new revolution will start.
Where big things are happening.
Where everything will come to an end.
6)

What word does Indar say kept his spirits high when he first arrived in London? (from Book 2, Chapter 9)

"Career" was the magic word that drove him to study hard.
"University" seemed like a magic word, and Indar thought a magic life awaited him.
"Education" was the word that meant the most to him.
"Opportunity" was Indar's magic word in London.
7)

What has happened to the European statues in the Capital city? (from Book 4, Chapter 16)

They have been polished to look good.
They have been melted down for the copper.
They have all been moved to the President's palace.
They have been replaced with statues of African tribesmen.
8)

Why is Salim jailed? (from Book 4, Chapter 17)

Because he defamed the President
Because he beat up Metty
Because he cannot pay the $4000 fine.
Because he refused to work for Theo
9)

What confidence does Indar impart to Salim? (from Book 2, Chapter 8)

The President is going to replace Raymond at the Domain.
The Domain is going to close for lack of funds.
The Domain is about to become an officer training school for the army.
The President is going his own way and no longer needs Raymond's help.
10)

What is Indar doing in the town? (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

He is just passing through.
He has decided to follow Salim's example.
He is a guest lecturer at the Domain.
He is taking over the lycee.
11)

What amazes Salim about Raymond? (from Book 3, Chapter 12)

He works on plans to overthrow the President.
He does not seem to love Yvette.
He has no ambition to leave the country.
His position with the President is shaky but he remains loyal.
12)

What is Indar's moment of insight? (from Book 2, Chapter 9)

He knows without a doubt that he belongs to himself alone and would surrender his manhood to nobody.
He sees he has not marketed himself correctly.
He realizes he must return to his roots to be happy.
He understands that he was meant to write the African story.
13)

What is the significance of Ferdinand's question about religion? (from Book 2, Chapter 7)

It shows that young Africans are looking for a way out of their old religions.
It shows some of the struggle of socializing men with tribal roots into citizens of a modern state.
It shows that Ferdinand is thinking of becoming a magician like Zabeth.
It shows that politics and religion will always be at odds.
14)

What surprising action does the President take for the town? (from Book 3, Chapter 13)

He is disbanding the Youth Guard in Salim's area.
He waives taxes for the town.
He declares martial law in the town.
He plans to completely renovate the town.
15)

What do the townspeople speculate about the new complex? (from Book 2, Chapter 6)

That it will be the President's winter palace.
That it will be a large hospital.
That it will be a munitions factory.
That it will be a model farm and agriculture school.
16)

Reading some of Raymond's articles, what does Salim conclude? (from Book 2, Chapter 11)

That Raymond had never visited the places he wrote about
That Raymond will win the Nobel Prize for literature
That Raymond's book will be a best seller
That Raymond is a genius as a writer
17)

What does Shoba do when she returns? (from Book 3, Chapter 13)

She goes into isolation.
She refuses to speak to Mahesh.
She opens a beauty salon.
She announces that she is pregnant.
18)

How does the purser on the steamer show that he does not respect the President? (from Book 2, Chapter 10)

He sits down when the national anthem is played.
He sneers every time the President is mentioned.
He speaks French which the President has banned.
He puts a cloth over the President's portrait.
19)

What has become of Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter whom Salim feared he might have to marry? (from Book 3, Chapter 15)

Kareisha has left the family and moved to America.
Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter, has become a pharmacist.
Kareisha is married to a British man and has four children.
Kareisha has gone to India and will marry a doctor.
20)

Why does Metty inform on Salim's black market activities? (from Book 4, Chapter 17)

Because Salim takes Theo's side againt him
Because Salim refused him money to leave the town
Because Salim did not bring back presents from Europe
Because Metty has always hated Salim
21)

What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party? (from Book 2, Chapter 8)

Indar wants to meditate but Salim wants to talk.
Indar sees the beauty of the place while Salim sees only garbage.
Salim is confused, but Indar is sure of himself.
Salim is exhilarated by the evening but Indar is edgy.
22)

In the light of day, how does Salim see Yvette's and Raymond's house? (from Book 2, Chapter 11)

It is different in the sunlight; everything seems faded and worn.
The furniture has all been removed.
The carpet has holes worn in it.
It is much more lavish than he remembered it.
23)

Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission? (from Book 2, Chapter 9)

He is too young.
He does not speak Hindi.
He is not a citizen of India.
He is not a Hindu.
24)

Why does Salim think Yvette married the much older Raymond? (from Book 2, Chapter 11)

She must have had an unhappy homelife.
She must have thought he would be rich.
She must have thought he was extraordinary.
She must have been very lonely.
25)

Why do people like to go to the Bigburger? (from Book 2, Chapter 6)

To get inside an air conditioned building where they do not smell the garbage.
Mahesh has young girls working there.
They develop a taste for French fried potatoes.
There is no place else to go.
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