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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. What do the lawyers and Cyril Fielding decide to do regarding Aziz's case?

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

3. Who resigns from the club over the case?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Adela Quested when she can't be found?

2. What happens when the party returns from the caves to Chandrapore?

3. What are Cyril Fielding's opinions of the English occupation?

4. What does Mrs. Moore think of the caves?

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

6. Describe Cyril Fielding's thoughts on atheism.

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

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

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

10. Describe the setting of the novel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The major's failure to understand Aziz's visiting friends instead of being at home is one example of where the divide between the two cultures is mentioned. Compare and contrast the differences between the Anglo and Indian cultures. How do these cultures clash throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

The rumor of Adela and Fielding's relationship seems to snowball during the novel. At first it is a small rumor. Finally it affects the friendship of Aziz and Fielding. What role do rumors play in the novel? Specifically, how do rumors develop and how important are they? Who spreads rumors? Who avoids rumors?

Essay Topic 3

Often in novels, authors use one or more characters to argue their own viewpoints. Research Forster's own viewpoints. What character or set of characters do you think that Forster is using to communicate his own viewpoints? Is there a specific character that can be defined as Forster?

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