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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. Which of the following events happens, bringing Cyril Fielding and Dr. Aziz back together as friends?

2. What does Professor Godbole decide is his duty?

3. In what event is Professor Godbole participating in Mau?

4. Who does Dr. Aziz want to ask before he apologizes to Adela Quested?

5. What does the person who is trying to blackmail Adela Quested tell her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Adela Quested justify her original accusation against Dr. Aziz?

2. How does the lieutenant governor react to Cyril Fielding's handling of the trial?

3. Why does Dr. Aziz drop the case against Adela Quested?

4. How is Adela Quested received after the trial ends?

5. What happens on the roof of Mr. Zulfiqar's mansion?

6. Describe the reaction to Mrs. Moore aboard the ship.

7. Describe Dr. Aziz's conviction about Adela Quested regarding her wedding plans.

8. What is the actual scandal in Chandrapore?

9. Why does Dr. Aziz go to the house where Cyril Fielding is staying?

10. Describe Cyril Fielding's trip.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, the heat is mentioned on multiple occasions. For example, during the trial, every action and emotion is influenced by the extreme heat, especially since the courtroom is filled with multiple people, and there is obviously no air conditioning. How does the heat affect the general feeling of the novel? Give examples of how the heat serves as a metaphor for other events in 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

The Marabar caves are an essential component in the setting for this story. Whereas in Chandrapore we can see graphically the cultural levels with the British living on a tier above the other residents, the caves represent a complex spiritual force that will blast the action to its climax. Explain how the caves serve as a character in the play. What is the role of the caves? How are the caves personified? How do the caves affect different characters?

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