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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Appu's lover think of her mental state?
(a) She is completely neurotic
(b) She's a closet psychotic
(c) She is slightly crazy
(d) She is abnormally sane

2. After Murugan resisted the temptation of the young girl, who did they send?
(a) A councillor
(b) A middle aged goat
(c) An older woman
(d) A young boy

3. What does Part 1 of the book state about religion?
(a) That to be eloquent about religion is to sully it
(b) That the principals of every religion ought to be followed
(c) That all people are inherently evil and must be watched over by a tyrant god
(d) All religions are equal and the same

4. What is the first culture difference Will perceives on this island?
(a) Children are treated as adults
(b) Children are given strict penalties for stepping out of line
(c) Children are not coddled for their injuries
(d) The civilization is tribal in nature

5. Why was Will headed to Pala?
(a) To pave the way to the rich oil deposits there
(b) To document and take pictures of rare species of birds
(c) To introduce western culture to the indigenous people there
(d) To find himself

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Molly feel when she found out about the affair?

2. Who was the Rani's master?

3. Does Murugan follow these practices?

4. What does Part 2 state about people?

5. How does Susila compare the grief of her husband's passing?

(see the answer key)

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