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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cyril Fielding go into the city in Chapter 21?

2. When Ronny Heaslop and Adela Quested return from their trip in the car, they are _____.

3. In Chapter 21, what holiday is being celebrated in the city?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Moore's attitude towards Adela Quested and the case.

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

3. How does Ronny Heaslop react to Adela Quested's situation?

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

5. What is the significance of the Mohurram holiday?

6. Describe the setting of the novel.

7. Why does Cyril Fielding go into the city?

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

9. What role does the climate play within the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fielding is not well accepted in the Christian community, not because of his lack of faith, but because of his disapproval of their attitudes and behaviors, which clearly violate Christian teachings. What place does this irony have in the novel? Why do you think Fielding, as an atheist, is set up as the only one who embodies Christian values?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Moore rises above the religious conflict and sets an example for how all of them might come together and live in peace. She is eventually venerated by the Hindus, and Aziz, a Muslim, never fails to admire her and hold her example up for himself and others. Do you think this worshiping of Mrs. Moore is fair? Why or why not? How does Mrs. Moore support or go against this ideal that has been developed?

Essay Topic 3

At one point in the book Fielding claims, "I travel light." Does Fielding travel as light as he claims? What attachments does he have to the people and places around him that might affect his ability to "travel light"?

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