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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the English couple say the Rajah of Jummapur collects?
(a) American literature.
(b) European guns.
(c) English china.
(d) European cars.

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

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

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

5. What does Das rip up?
(a) His sketch of Flora.
(b) His painting of Flora.
(c) Flora's writings.
(d) His photographs of Flora.

6. What way of life does Dilip say the Indians are still caught up in?
(a) The British way of life.
(b) The Chinese way of life.
(c) The nationalistic way of life.
(d) The Hindu way of life.

7. Who was the riot earlier in the day against?
(a) The British.
(b) The Indian govenment.
(c) The Indian nationalists.
(d) The French.

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

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

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

11. What state do Dilip and Pike enter in Act 2, Part 5?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) High.
(c) Stoned.
(d) Drunk.

12. What does Flora tell Das she is suffering from?
(a) Water in the brain.
(b) A burst appendix.
(c) A weak bladder.
(d) Water in the lungs.

13. What does Dilip bring Pike in this scene?
(a) A jacket and tie.
(b) Tea and cakes.
(c) Shorts and a t-shirt.
(d) A hat and gloves.

14. What does Pike refer to the Rajah as?
(a) Sire.
(b) Sir.
(c) Your Lordship.
(d) Your Highness.

15. What does Das say servants are terrible for?
(a) Swearing.
(b) Striking.
(c) Falling in love.
(d) Gossiping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special day is the day of Das' death?

2. Why does the Rajah say he does not like the term Your Highness?

3. What does Das offer to Flora when she cries?

4. What does Pike say he has discovered?

5. What does Flora say Das has to be prepared to face if he wants to be an artist?

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