1. What does the doctor at the hospital ward say is wrong with Chid?
(a) Rapidly advancing cancer.
(b) Dysentery, and a number of other ailments.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Nothing but a weakness of character.

2. What does Inder Lal say about his belief in evil spirits?
(a) He believes that evil spirits cannot enter a virtuous person.
(b) He does not believe in evil spirits.
(c) He believes that evil spirits are all around us.
(d) He does not believe in any type of God or spirits.

3. What does the narrator notice about the relationship between Ritu and Inder Lal's mother?
(a) Ritu is openly hostile to her mother-in-law.
(b) Ritu dotes on her mother-in-law.
(c) Ritu obeys her mother-in-law.
(d) Ritu is abused by her mother-in-law.

4. How often and when does the narrator see Chid in Section 31?
(a) Daily, when she visits him.
(b) Daily, when he visits her.
(c) Rarely, and only when she can get a ride with Maji.
(d) Only when she sneaks into the ward.

5. 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 annoyed by his constant presence.
(c) She is confused by him and their relationship.
(d) She enjoys his company when they are alone.

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. Who awakens the narrator by screaming in the courtyard on March 9th?

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

4. Why does the narrator contact Chid's family?

5. What is noticeable about the beggar woman that the narrator notices and ends up helping?

(see the answer key)

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