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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 21, what holiday is being celebrated in the city?
(a) Ramadan.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Diwali.
(d) Mohurram.

3. Dr. Aziz receives a message to go to the bungalow of Major Callendar. On his way, he gets delayed because____.
(a) He runs into Mrs. Moore in the mosque.
(b) He is caught up in conversation with Hamidullah.
(c) He gets a flat tire on his bike.
(d) He cannot find a tonga to drive him.

4. Why does Cyril Fielding go into the city in Chapter 21?
(a) To go to work.
(b) To discuss Aziz's situation.
(c) To meet with Aziz.
(d) To meet with Adela.

5. How does Adela Quested offend Dr. Aziz before they enter the caves?
(a) She tells him that his wife is ugly.
(b) She asks him if he has multiple wives.
(c) She says that she is suprised he is married.
(d) She accuses him of flirting with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "I travel light"?

2. How do the women start treating Adela Quested after she accuses Dr. Aziz of attacking her?

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

4. In the circular chamber, if a match is lit, it becomes apparent that the interior walls ________.

5. Who is waiting for Dr. Aziz, Cyril Fielding, and the others when they return to Chandrapore?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the difference in Nawab Bahadur and Mahmoud Ali's response to the bridge party invitation.

2. Why does Mrs. Moore go back to England?

3. Describe the setting of the novel.

4. Describe Adela Quested's accusation against Aziz after the visit to the caves.

5. What is Aziz's reaction to Adela Quested's question before they enter the caves?

6. Describe the Marabar Caves.

7. How likely is it that Adela Quested will listen to Ronny Heaslop's demands that she not see Indians?

8. Is Cyril Fielding's response to Adela Quested's accusations well accepted?

9. Why is Major Callendar upset at Dr. Aziz?

10. What is the purpose of the women gathering before the trial with Adela Quested?

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