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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mythical figure does Flora wonder if her portrait will resemble?
(a) Buddha.
(b) Radha.
(c) Lekha.
(d) Gadha.

2. What does Flora do as Das sets up his painting gear?
(a) Writes a poem.
(b) Eats breakfast.
(c) Writes a letter.
(d) Makes tea.

3. What does Mrs. Swan say is a sure way of getting the details of a person's life wrong?
(a) Talking to old people.
(b) Reading love letters.
(c) Writing a biography.
(d) Studying symbolism in poetry.

4. What famous writer did Flora have an affair with before she traveled to India?
(a) H.G. Welles.
(b) D.H. Lawrence.
(c) George Orwell.
(d) Arnold Bennett.

5. What does Flora liken Das to?
(a) A mother eagle.
(b) A pregnant cat.
(c) An eager dog.
(d) An injured elephant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the book Das gives to Flora?

2. What country is Flora traveling around in the opening scene?

3. What kind of imagery does Flora's poem contain?

4. What does Mr. Coomaraswami promise to take Flora on the following day?

5. What is the name of the book Pike is putting together about Flora?

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