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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maji say about the narrator's plans in the last section of the story?
(a) She approves and gives the narrator a gift to help her.
(b) She approves, but says the weather is not good.
(c) She disapproves and wants the narrator to change her mind.
(d) She disapproves, but says we create our own misery.

2. Describe Chid's health upon his August 15th return.
(a) He is unable to eat solid foods.
(b) He is constipated.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is constantly fatigued.

3. What environmental change is apparent in Section 32?
(a) The monsoons have stopped.
(b) There are locusts everywhere.
(c) The heavy dust is replaced by water.
(d) Plants and crops are withering.

4. What is one benefit of the hotter weather in Section 25?
(a) The mangoes are very sweet.
(b) The palace opens a pool to the public.
(c) The grove plants thrive.
(d) The merchants at the bazaar are lazy and offer deals.

5. Who warns Olivia that "they" only want to "you-know-what with a white woman"?
(a) Major Saunders.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Harry.
(d) Mrs. Saunders.

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. What else do Olivia and the Nawab do together on the day they first make love?

3. In Section 24, why does Douglas seem to believe that Olivia travels frequently to Khatm?

4. When does Olivia cease writing letters to Marcia?

5. What does Olivia seem to feel about determining the father of her child in Section 29?

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