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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 9 Section 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) It holds bitter memories for the Nawab.
(d) The fire made it unlivable.

2. What does the narrator receive from Chid in Section 21?
(a) A robe.
(b) A plant.
(c) Letters.
(d) Money.

3. How long does Maji say it will take Ritu to reach the destination on the pilgrimage?
(a) 42 days.
(b) Weeks and months of traveling.
(c) A matter of days.
(d) A year and a day.

4. Where is Baba Firdau's shrine?
(a) Next to the suttee shrine.
(b) On palace grounds.
(c) In Satipur.
(d) In Khatm.

5. How does Harry tell Olivia that the Nawab handles questions he does not wish to answer?
(a) He laughs at the questioner and then the questions.
(b) He answers the question with a question.
(c) He turns the question into an accusation of the questioner.
(d) He remains silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Harry pick Olivia up anymore in Section 22?

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

3. In Section 25, what do Inder Lal and the narrator do with the red strings?

4. What is the relationship between Tessie and Beth?

5. What best describes the royal tombs visited by the narrator in Section 13?

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