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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Moraes Zogoiby on the run?
(a) he has embexxled a fortune
(b) he is chased by wolves
(c) he is leaving his wife
(d) he has escaped from prison

2. What is foreshadowed during Aurora's confinement to her room?
(a) that she will be a great artist
(b) that she will be a great politician
(c) that she will be a noted singer
(d) that she will be a great writer

3. What foils the plan to take over the family business?
(a) Canoens gives the business to Leninists
(b) the only grandchild is a girl, Aurora
(c) the brothers file a lawsuit
(d) the British take over the spice business

4. What is the literary symbolism of Moraes' nailing his passages along his escape route?
(a) Christ nailed to the corss
(b) Star of David nailed over Jewish doors
(c) boards nailed over sensual mosaics
(d) Martin Luther's theses on the church door

5. What does Moraes say he has already nailed up?
(a) his last will and testament
(b) his suicide notes
(c) his epic poetry
(d) his family's secrets

Short Answer Questions

1. What was like the largest, hottest dish of curry ever cooked?

2. Why does she open the windows at night?

3. How does aurora appear on the outside?

4. How did the people of Bombay regard Aurora da Gama?

5. What does Aurora do to torment her father and uncle?

(see the answer key)

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