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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Rani believe about herself?
(a) She believes the voices in her head are Gods words
(b) She believes that Murugan is an ill tempered little boy
(c) She believes she is a natural psychic and can hear God
(d) She believes she is destined to rule the world

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

3. What does Susila do for Will?
(a) Commiserates on the death of their spouses
(b) Talks him into a trance-like sleep
(c) Brings him tea and scones
(d) Talks about her trip to France

4. Why did Rani and Murugan leave Pala originally?
(a) They left to better Murugan's health
(b) So she could indoctrinate him better
(c) So she could remove the negative influences around him
(d) So she could keep tight control over him

5. What does Part 2 state about people?
(a) That people are stupid and must be shepherded
(b) People who do good deeds are good people, but people can't be good all the time
(c) People who do good deeds are good people and this should be the foundation of their society
(d) That people need to be watched at all times for signs of betrayal

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people of Pala suggest he conquer his fear?

2. Will meets the young man destined to be leader of Pala in the company of what man?

3. What is Will's perception of the relationship between Murugan and Dipa?

4. What is the difference between Will and Susila's pain?

5. What is the first thing Will does when he wakes up on Pala?

(see the answer key)

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