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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7 Section 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Nawab keep his pianos?
(a) In his private quarters.
(b) In the Grand Hall.
(c) At the end of a log maze of halls and rooms.
(d) In a beautiful conservatory with glass windows overlooking the garden.

2. What does Olivia see in the room with the Nawab's pianos?
(a) A painting of his first wife.
(b) Rusting camera equipment.
(c) A child-size bicycle.
(d) A painting of herself.

3. Why does Major Minnies consider "Husband's Wedding Day" a problem?
(a) The Nawab promotes anti-English sentiment on this day.
(b) The Nawab encourages fighting on this day.
(c) There are too many people in a small space.
(d) There is conflict between the Hindus and the Muslims.

4. Why is the beggar woman who the narrator brings to the hospital living on the streets?
(a) She has no remaining relatives.
(b) She was evicted by her family after her husband died.
(c) Her husband divorced her and kicked her out of the home.
(d) No one knows where she comes from.

5. What is the Begum?
(a) The Indian term for an English woman's gloves.
(b) A traditional Indian game.
(c) The Nawab's mother.
(d) The tree outside of Mrs. Saunders' window.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Saunders ill when Olivia first meets her?

2. Why does Harry tell the narrator and Mrs. Crawford that he has only been to the Nawab's mountain chalet once?

3. What prompts the narrator to investigate the royal tomb on March 30th?

4. Describe the pianos that the Nawab shows to Olivia.

5. In whose arms does the old beggar woman die?

(see the answer key)

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