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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must the narrator take Nitin back to the guesthouse?
(a) Otherwise, Nitin will be arrested.
(b) Because he has to be a good friend.
(c) Nitin may have something spiritual to offer him.
(d) Nitin may try to run away.

2. How does the narrator know it's Nitin who's in trouble?
(a) He recognized his last name.
(b) He prophesized it.
(c) He expected as much.
(d) He recognized his voice.

3. What is the benefit of Nitin going to Vano Village?
(a) The food is good.
(b) The weather is nice.
(c) He can be cured.
(d) He wants to live there.

4. What do the Vano believe is special about Nitin?
(a) He's been touched by the goddess.
(b) He is very intelligent.
(c) He speaks an unknown language.
(d) He has magical powers.

5. What causes possession, in the doctor's opinion?
(a) Emotional trauma.
(b) If one believes they are.
(c) Bad karma.
(d) Malaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the monk's father, what do people from the West see of India?

2. What "Indian disease" does Dr. Mitra claim the narrator has?

3. What is Master Mohan's only escape?

4. What is the narrator's primary anxiety about Nitin?

5. What is the Jain monk's real name?

(see the answer key)

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