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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cheers the narrator after his talk with Tariq Mia?
(a) People washing in the river.
(b) A photo of his family.
(c) Vano Village generosity.
(d) Vano Village lightheartedness.

2. What does Master Mohan see Imrat as?
(a) A meal ticket.
(b) A burden.
(c) A servant.
(d) A second chance.

3. The narrator doesn't understand how a ___ could drive Nitin insane.
(a) Fruit.
(b) Blizzard.
(c) Woman.
(d) Story.

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

5. From a young age, the monk's father taught him to be what?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Non-violent.
(c) Loving.
(d) Vicious.

6. According to the Jain monk, ritual means nothing if you don't do what?
(a) Believe in the cause.
(b) Follow it diligently.
(c) Follow religious teachings precisely.
(d) Know the longing that precedes it.

7. Why is Nitin Bose in the hospital?
(a) He was attacked.
(b) His father is sick.
(c) He has a terrible disease.
(d) He tried to kill himself.

8. If Master Mohan had the title _______, he would be more respected.
(a) Father.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Baba.
(d) Gupta-sahib.

9. What is the narrator's job at the guesthouse?
(a) Maintenance.
(b) Manager.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Owner.

10. In the monk's story, when his chariot is being swarmed, what is the fear in his father's eyes?
(a) Violence.
(b) Separation.
(c) Falling.
(d) Death.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. After the narrator's meeting with the monk, why does he avoid the caves?
(a) So he won't get lost.
(b) So he won't meet another stranger.
(c) He's afraid of the dark.
(d) He's afraid of spiders.

14. When a Jain becomes a monk, what part of the ceremony marks their departure from the world?
(a) Blessing.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Charity.
(d) Song.

15. What is special about Imrat?
(a) He performs magic tricks.
(b) He has a beautiful singing voice.
(c) He is very handsome.
(d) He is an excellent thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Jain monk's story, the crowd at the ceremony is excited by what, other than his diamonds?

2. What kind of family is Nitin's family from?

3. How does Master Mohan kill himself?

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

5. Why must the narrator take Nitin back to the guesthouse?

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