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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather like in India?
(a) Oppressively hot.
(b) Freezing cold.
(c) Rainy and wet.
(d) Mild and comfortable.

2. Why does Dr. Aziz want to go to Calcutta?
(a) To visit a brothel.
(b) To visit a museum.
(c) To meet some friends.
(d) To conduct business.

3. Why does Cyril Fielding say that he is in India?
(a) Because he believes Indians are not qualified for the jobs.
(b) Because he thinks it's the right thing to do.
(c) Because he wanted to experience the culture.
(d) Because he needed a job.

4. What does Dr. Aziz find and pick up that belongs to Adela Quested after leaving the caves?
(a) Stationary.
(b) Field glasses.
(c) Walking Stick.
(d) A tea cup.

5. Who already has decided that Aziz is definitely guilty?
(a) Mrs. Moore.
(b) Mr. Turton.
(c) Cyril Fielding.
(d) Nawab Bahadur.

6. In what month is Chapter 10 set?
(a) July.
(b) January.
(c) October.
(d) April.

7. Why does Dr. Aziz change his invitation from his house to Marabar Caves?
(a) Because Indians cannot have Anglo guests.
(b) Because Adela asks him to.
(c) Because his home is unfit for visitors.
(d) Because he thinks it will be more interesting.

8. How does Cyril Fielding shock Dr. Aziz and his friends?
(a) He tells them about his visit to a brothel.
(b) He tells them he doesn't believe in God.
(c) He tells them that he is engaged.
(d) He tells him that Aziz's illness is potentially fatal.

9. Who escorts Mrs. Moore off the train?
(a) Ronny Heaslop.
(b) Mr. Turton.
(c) Adela Quested.
(d) Cyril Fielding.

10. Adela Quested has come to India to see Ronny Heaslop, whom she is expected to marry. When she says she wants to see the "real India," what does Ronny do?
(a) Ronny introduces her to Dr. Aziz.
(b) Ronny asks Cyril Fielding to take her to meet Indians.
(c) Ronny asks Fielding how they may do that.
(d) Ronny tells her to go to the club to meet Indians.

11. Who is the Inspector of Police?
(a) Cyril Fielding.
(b) Mr. Turton.
(c) Mr. Derek.
(d) Nawab Bahadar.

12. What controversial object does Dr. Aziz show Cyril Fielding when Fielding visits him at his hovel?
(a) His passport.
(b) Some books.
(c) A scar.
(d) A picture of his wife.

13. Dr. Aziz is glad that Adela Quested is ____ because it allows him to enjoy her company.
(a) Smart.
(b) Energetic.
(c) Pretty.
(d) Plain.

14. Who is invited to the caves?
(a) Adela Quested, Ronny Heaslop, and Mrs. Moore.
(b) Adela Quested, Mrs. Moore, and Nancy Derek.
(c) Ronny Heaslop, Professor Godbole, and Mrs. Moore.
(d) Professor Godbole, Adela Quested, and Mrs, Moore.

15. What does Cyril Fielding think of Adela Quested's accusations?
(a) He thinks that they are not malicious and she is just mistaken.
(b) He thinks she is purposely trying to bring down Aziz.
(c) He thinks she is a liar.
(d) He thinks they are true.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Aziz has three children. Who do they live with?

2. Which of the following is not true about Cyril Fielding?

3. What does Mr. Turton expect Cyril Fielding to do?

4. From whom is the letter that Dr. Aziz has in his possession when arrested?

5. A Passage to India is set in Chandrapore, India on the banks of the Ganges River. Which of the following is true about the city?

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