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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 10 Section 30.

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) He was forbidden to return after that first visit.
(b) It holds bitter memories for the Nawab.
(c) The fire made it unlivable.
(d) The Begum doesn't like it.

2. How does Olivia feel about the fact that she is not yet pregnant in Section 22?
(a) Relieved; she never really wanted to have children.
(b) Concerned, because she is afraid there is something wrong with her.
(c) Disappointed, because she wants children.
(d) Relieved, as she wants to leave Douglas.

3. Why does the narrator tell Inder Lal that she is in India (other than for Olivia's letters)?
(a) To pursue a dream.
(b) To find herself.
(c) To build a future.
(d) To escape the materialism of the West.

4. Who does not agree that a suttee is a form of suicide?
(a) Olivia and Beth Crawford.
(b) Only Beth Crawford.
(c) Douglas and Dr. Saunders.
(d) Major Minnies and Olivia.

5. What does the narrator do on the way back to her room after learning of the pregnancy in Section 23?
(a) Convinces the person to keep the baby.
(b) Buys a small gift at the bazaar.
(c) Skips through puddles.
(d) Cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chid explain Ritu's screams?

2. Who says she came to India to find peace, but only got dysentery?

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

4. What does Inder Lal say about his belief in evil spirits?

5. What does Harry tell the narrator and Mrs. Crawford about his mother in Section 15?

(see the answer key)

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