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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 9 | Part 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nawab Bahudar do in response to the Bridge Party invitation?
(a) Drives twenty-five miles to complain about the disrespect to the Indians.
(b) Drives twenty-five miles to go to the party.
(c) Drives twenty-five miles to shake the collector's hand.
(d) Finish his business because he does not have time to drive the twenty-five miles to the collector.

2. Why is Mr. Callendar upset at Dr. Aziz at the Bridge Party?
(a) He suspects Dr. Aziz is not a qualified surgeon.
(b) He believes that Dr. Aziz did not come to his place when summoned.
(c) He thinks Dr. Aziz should have come to the Bridge Party.
(d) He is always upset at all Indians.

3. Which of the following is not true about Cyril Fielding?
(a) He feels that the segregationist attitudes of the British leaders here are evidence of stupidity.
(b) He is over the age of forty, has experienced a lot of life, and is devoted to education.
(c) He has found that he can be in with the Indians and still be friends with the Englishwomen, but not the Englishmen.
(d) He has always gotten along with Englishmen, but he does not like these expatriates in Chandrapore.

4. In regard to the Bridge Party, Nawab Bahudar _____.
(a) Says he welcomes and appreciates the gesture of the British.
(b) Is resentful of the empty attempt to pretend an interest in the Indian community.
(c) Says he believes that the party will give him a chance to rise in power.
(d) Is upset and hurt that the British did not invite more of the Indians.

5. Cyril Fielding, the principal at the college, visits with Mrs. Moore and Adela Quested and invites them to tea. Why?
(a) He wants to get to know the women better in the absence of Indians.
(b) He prefers intimate events and is overwhelmed by the Bridge party.
(c) He is ashamed and angry that the Indians have been invited to the Bridge party and have been treated so badly.
(d) He is proud of the tea that is served in India and wants them to experience it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Aziz change his invitation from his house to Marabar Caves?

2. Who points out there are well-qualified Indians for jobs in India?

3. What is the weather like in India?

4. Who says to Mrs. Moore, "You're superior to them, anyway. Don't forget that. You're superior to everyone in India except one or two of the Ranis, and they're on an equality"?

5. Dr. Aziz is glad that Adela Quested is ____ because it allows him to enjoy her company.

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