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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Section 9 | Part 3 Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Inder Lal's mother do to calm the screaming person in the courtyard the night of March 9th?
(a) Sings and rocks the person back to sleep.
(b) Slaps the person in the face.
(c) Sprinkles rice and utters incantations.
(d) Gives the person a ginger and honey tea.

2. Who gives Olivia's letters to Marcia?
(a) Beth.
(b) An anonymous source.
(c) Douglas.
(d) Harry.

3. Why does the narrator say she buys Indian clothing after settling into her new place in Satipur?
(a) It is cheaper and cooler.
(b) She wants to fit in.
(c) It is feminine and alluring.
(d) Her suitcase of clothing is stolen.

4. What do Olivia and Douglas argue about when the prince extends a second visit to the palace?
(a) The fact that the Crawfords are not invited.
(b) What to bring to the prince.
(c) If it's appropriate to go during a holy time.
(d) The fact that the Minnies are not invited.

5. What game do Olivia and Nawab play when he first takes her to the grove?
(a) Charades.
(b) The Begum.
(c) Hide and go seek.
(d) Musical chairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Inder Lal tell the narrator that his mother selected Ritu as his wife?

2. What does Chid wear?

3. Who volunteers to take the narrator to the Nawab's palace in Khatm for the first time?

4. What is the Begum?

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

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