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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 Adela Quested and Cyril Fielding conclude might have been the reason for her thinking Dr. Aziz attacked her?

2. To what is Mrs. Moore looking forward?

3. What is the rumor going around Chandrapore as Mrs. Moore sails back to England?

4. What happens regarding the rumor of Adela and Fielding?

5. Who comes to visit and praise Cyril Fielding for his handling of the episode?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Dr. Aziz's feelings about the British in India?

2. What happens on the ship?

3. What does Professor Godbole conclude about Mrs. Moore?

4. Describe Mrs. Moore's attitude on the ship.

5. Describe Cyril Fielding's trip.

6. Describe Dr. Aziz's attitude towards Cyril Fielding when they first meet in Mau.

7. Describe a similarity between Nawab Bahudar and Cyril Fielding.

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

9. Why is Dr. Aziz released?

10. Why can't Adela Quested leave the college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some of the characters names seem to say something about their actual role in the novel. For example, Adela Quested is on a quest, or journey, in India and Fielding seems to spend much of his time fielding ideas from various other characters as one of the main moderators in the novel. What is the significance of a name in the novel? Who else has names that describe the role the character plays? Why do you think Forster chose to give these characters their names?

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 the end of the book, Fielding and Aziz reignite their friendship, but they part knowing that they will not see each other again. How is this significant to the ending of the book? Why do you think Forster makes sure that the audience knows they do not meet again?

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