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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Section 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Olivia feel when she is first invited to visit the Nawab's palace with Douglas in 1923?
(a) She is intimidated by the idea of meeting royalty.
(b) She is excited to show off her dress and jewels.
(c) She is excited to talk to Mrs. Crawford and other women.
(d) She dreads spending time with stuffy government types.

2. How do the townspeople treat Chid?
(a) With fear.
(b) With respect.
(c) With disdain.
(d) With curiosity.

3. What does Harry tell the narrator and Mrs. Crawford about his mother in Section 15?
(a) He wants to visit her but the Nawab won't permit it.
(b) He visits her in Khatm every week.
(c) She has special visions.
(d) She has dysentery.

4. Why does the Nawab tell Douglas he is visiting on the day that Douglas arrives home during one of the Nawab's regular visits to Olivia?
(a) To invite Douglas to work in the palace.
(b) To congratulate Douglas for the way he handled a recent death.
(c) To offer a traditional prayer of welcome for their home.
(d) To invite Douglas and Olivia to a dinner in their honor.

5. Where does the narrator say she is staying in her February 16th entry?
(a) In a room above the saloon.
(b) In Marcia's small hut outside of Satipur.
(c) In the A's Hotel.
(d) In a room above a cloth shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Baba Firdau's shrine?

2. What happens when Ritu visits the narrator in her room after she tries unsuccessfully to throw Chid out of her room?

3. What best describes Chid as a houseguest?

4. Who visits Olivia four days after she and Douglas attend their first dinner party at the palace?

5. What do Olivia and Douglas argue about when the prince extends a second visit to the palace?

(see the answer key)

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