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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nitin believe he can't stay awake?
(a) Because his life is so boring.
(b) Because he drinks too much tea.
(c) Because he's enchanted.
(d) Because the world is too scary.

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

3. The narrator took the job at the guesthouse after what event?
(a) The guesthouse was renovated.
(b) His daughter moved to the city.
(c) His wife died.
(d) He lost his other job.

4. What does the monk claim he will gain from enduring the trials of being a monk?
(a) Peace.
(b) Fearlessness.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Intelligence.

5. What has the poet Kabir offered to Indian religions?
(a) Created an alternative to religion.
(b) Created Hinduism.
(c) Offers a single religious text.
(d) United Hinduism and Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the calmness of Tariq Mia's village?

2. Nitin was offered two jobs: managing a tea estate or _______.

3. Why doesn't the narrator want to take Nitin back to the guesthouse?

4. Why is there a ceremony for the Jain monk in the stadium?

5. Why can't anyone accompany Nitin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fault Tariq Mia observes about the narrator's attempt at enlightenment?

2. Why is "endurance" a necessary part of a pilgrimage to the Narmada?

3. Does Nitin live a charmed life before he moves to the tea estate?

4. Why does Master Mohan kill himself?

5. Does the narrator begin to feel more of an authority on the subject of tribal rituals?

6. Why is Nitin an exception to Vano law?

7. What are the ceremonies of becoming a monk?

8. How is our narrator similar to the Jain monk? What is he lacking to be truly like him?

9. How are courtesans meant to interact with noblemen?

10. How does the archaeology crew affect the narrator's view of his escape?

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