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A River Sutra | Quiz

Gita Mehta
This Study Guide consists of approximately 82 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of A River Sutra.

A River Sutra | Quiz

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1)

Why is Nitin Bose in the hospital? (from Chapter 6)

His father is sick.
He has a terrible disease.
He was attacked.
He tried to kill himself.
2)

The Naga Baba finds the jungle _______, but has gotten used to it. (from Chapter 15)

Frightening.
Uncomfortable.
Unbelievable.
Ugly.
3)

How do we learn more about Nitin in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7)

His diary.
He tells his story to the narrator.
His father writes the narrator a letter.
Nitin talks in his sleep.
4)

What causes possession, in the doctor's opinion? (from Chapter 6)

Malaria.
Bad karma.
Emotional trauma.
If one believes they are.
5)

Why does Nitin believe he can't stay awake? (from Chapter 7)

Because his life is so boring.
Because the world is too scary.
Because he's enchanted.
Because he drinks too much tea.
6)

What does "Narmada" mean in Sanskrit? (from Chapter 9)

Lazy.
Whore.
Beauty.
Fickle.
7)

What is the Naga Baba preparing to celebrate? (from Chapter 15)

New year's.
Independence Day.
His birthday.
The night of Shiva.
8)

At the beginning of Chapter 16, where does Uma go? (from Chapter 16)

To become a star.
Back to the brothel.
She stays at the river.
Back to her father.
9)

How has Nitin's presence disrupted the narrator's life? (from Chapter 8)

He has loud parties.
He makes the narrator feel inadequate.
He talks too much.
He's always worrying about him.
10)

What kind of family is Nitin's family from? (from Chapter 7)

He has no family.
A poor family.
A wealthy family.
A mobster family.
11)

The narrator's fascination with Mahadeo always ______ him. (from Chapter 12)

Surprises.
Frightened.
Frustrates.
Delays.
12)

What season is it in Chapter 9? (from Chapter 9)

Monsoon.
Winter.
Fall.
Christmas.
13)

Who does Nitin become while managing the tea estate? (from Chapter 7)

An overly controlling boss.
His fake persona.
A woman.
A tea estate worker.
14)

Why must the daughter purify herself in the river? (from Chapter 13)

To get rid of desire.
To become baptized.
To separate herself from her father.
To get rid of a demon.
15)

What cures possession, in the doctor's opinion? (from Chapter 6)

A ritual.
Success at work.
Antibiotics.
Belief that they are cured.
16)

How does the elderly woman's daughter lose her baby? (from Chapter 11)

Grief.
An illness.
A boating accident.
It was stolen.
17)

Why does the man decide not to marry the daughter? (from Chapter 13)

The father said he didn't have to.
She has a terrible voice.
He is engaged to someone else.
Her mother is crazy.
18)

Why does the elderly woman's daughter agree to perform at an election meeting? (from Chapter 10)

Her mother forced her.
They pay her well.
She was forced to.
There are lots of handsome men.
19)

What does the teacher teach? (from Chapter 14)

Writing.
Music.
Painting.
Math.
20)

At the beginning of Chapter 16, where does the Naga Baba go? (from Chapter 16)

To find another child.
To continue his spiritual journey.
To beg for food.
To go get a job.
21)

What is the narrator's primary anxiety about Nitin? (from Chapter 8)

His wealth.
His faith.
His health.
His safety.
22)

Why does the narrator call the police in Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

Because some women found guns and ammo.
Because the elderly woman is a criminal.
Because he found a body.
Because the bandits are in town.
23)

Today, where is the Aryan who slept on the riverbank? (from Chapter 9)

Under the water.
Delhi.
Still there.
Heaven.
24)

How does the elderly woman's daughter die? (from Chapter 11)

A mysterious disease.
The bandits killed her.
She drowns in the river.
Her mother killed her.
25)

Why must the narrator take Nitin back to the guesthouse? (from Chapter 6)

Otherwise, Nitin will be arrested.
Nitin may have something spiritual to offer him.
Because he has to be a good friend.
Nitin may try to run away.
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