1. What does Chid say is wrong with him when he is in the hospital ward?
(a) He is being tested by God.
(b) He can't stand the smell of the ward.
(c) His unfulfilled spirit is dying.
(d) He caught a disease from a woman on the pilgrimage.

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

3. Why does Harry tell the narrator and Mrs. Crawford that he has only been to the Nawab's mountain chalet once?
(a) The Begum doesn't like it.
(b) He was forbidden to return after that first visit.
(c) The fire made it unlivable.
(d) It holds bitter memories for the Nawab.

4. How does the narrator feel about Inder Lal, according to her August 15th journal entry?
(a) She resents his treatment of Ritu.
(b) She is confused by him and their relationship.
(c) She is annoyed by his constant presence.
(d) She enjoys his company when they are alone.

5. What paperwork does the narrator keep on her small desk in Part 1, Section 3?
(a) Olivia's letters and the map to the palace.
(b) Olivia's letters, her journal and a Hindi grammar book.
(c) Olivia's letters, her journal and a guide to India.
(d) Her journal, Tessie's diary and a Hindi grammar book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harry once again accompanies the Nawab to pick up Olivia after having been absent due to his illness. What does Olivia notice about his behavior on his first reappearance?

2. What accounts for the intensely hot weather in Section 25?

3. Why does the narrator say she buys Indian clothing after settling into her new place in Satipur?

4. What is a sadhu?

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

(see the answer key)

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