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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Nitin?
(a) Nitin has a rare disease.
(b) Nitin has a brain tumor.
(c) Nitin is crazy.
(d) Nitin only thinks he's possessed.

2. Nitin was offered two jobs: managing a tea estate or _______.
(a) A business adviser.
(b) A government position.
(c) An executive training course.
(d) CEO of a company.

3. When one renounces the world, how long must one fast for?
(a) For one week.
(b) Until they become a monk.
(c) Until they reach enlightenment.
(d) Until the head monk allows them.

4. Why is there a ceremony for the Jain monk in the stadium?
(a) To pray for his safety on his journey West.
(b) To celebrate his first born child.
(c) To announce he is becoming a monk.
(d) To pray for his good health.

5. Why does Nitin create a new persona?
(a) Because he was sick of his old life.
(b) Because he wants to assert authority.
(c) Because he doesn't take anything seriously.
(d) Because he's running from the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the woman try to give her brother away?

2. What is special about the placement of the guesthouse on the banks of the Narmada River?

3. Who does the narrator receive a letter from?

4. What religion is Tariq Mia?

5. What is Tariq Mia's purpose in telling this story?

(see the answer key)

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