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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flora say she came to India?
(a) To cure her illness.
(b) To work on a novel.
(c) To find a husband.
(d) To die.

2. What kind of alcoholic drink do Mrs. Swan and Anish talk about?
(a) Whisky and coke.
(b) Gin and tonic.
(c) Wine and lemonade.
(d) Vodka and coke.

3. Why was Flora unable to sit for Modigliani again?
(a) He died.
(b) She left the country.
(c) He left the country.
(d) They broke up.

4. What subject did Flora raise in the witness box that got her into trouble?
(a) Sex.
(b) Violence.
(c) Race.
(d) Religion.

5. With which former British Prime Minister does the Rajah say he attended a party?
(a) Benjamin Disraeli.
(b) Neville Chamberlain.
(c) Edward Pitt.
(d) Winston Churchill.

6. What do the English couple banter with Flora about?
(a) English men.
(b) English food.
(c) Famous poets.
(d) Dead writers.

7. Why does Das say everyone knew about Flora's illness before she even arrived?
(a) She suggested it in one of her poems.
(b) Her doctor sent a warning to the people.
(c) They read British newspapers.
(d) Her letters were opened.

8. What was Nazrul delayed by?
(a) A riot.
(b) A traffic queue.
(c) A televison show.
(d) A film.

9. What language does Anish say Hindus paint in?
(a) The language of symbols.
(b) The language of absurdity.
(c) The language of expressionism.
(d) The language of love.

10. What kind of journey did Flora's doctor suggest she make?
(a) A short plane journey.
(b) A hike at high altitude.
(c) A hike a low altitude.
(d) A long sea voyage.

11. What do Flora and Durance do in the historic area of the stage?
(a) Eat.
(b) Talk.
(c) Sing.
(d) Dance.

12. Whose lecture caused the Theosophical Society to be closed down?
(a) Gandhi's.
(b) Durance's.
(c) Chamberlain's.
(d) Flora's.

13. Who does Dilip say beggars help?
(a) People who want to move to a better place in their lives.
(b) People who need to do something good for their soul.
(c) People who have too much money to spend.
(d) People who have never fallen in love.

14. What starts working while Das speaks to Flora about Indian art?
(a) A television.
(b) A radio.
(c) A gas lamp.
(d) An electric fan.

15. Why does Flora say she cannot dance?
(a) She has hurt her foot.
(b) She needs air.
(c) She does not like the music.
(d) She is tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Anish's father leave him?

2. What does Pike do in the modern area of the stage?

3. Who is waiting with Das when Flora arrives back from her meeting with the Rajah?

4. Which character was killed in 1944?

5. What does Pike say he has discovered?

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