View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 8, the narrator has finished reading ______.
(a) A book on guesthouse management.
(b) Nitin's diary.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Buddhist mythology.

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

3. What is Tariq Mia's purpose in telling this story?
(a) To brag about his intelligence.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) To discuss the human heart.
(d) To scare the narrator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator not know that Nitin has gone?

2. What is the benefit of Nitin going to Vano Village?

3. How do we learn more about Nitin in Chapter 7?

4. In the father's lessons, what is a raga composed of?

5. Who does Nitin become while managing the tea estate?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 250 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample