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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the holes dug slant-wise in the ground and filled with powder and stones called?
(a) foupoudres.
(b) foumunitions.
(c) fougasses.
(d) foudeterres.

2. What does the Collector help the Padre do?
(a) man the Enfield rifles.
(b) dig graves.
(c) sermonize.
(d) load the canon with metal objects.

3. What kind of rifles were propped up against the balustrade?
(a) Enfield rifles.
(b) Sheffield rifles.
(c) 22 calibre rifles.
(d) rifles with bayonets.

4. What did the ladies battle over in the auction?
(a) tea.
(b) a fine tooth comb to remove lice.
(c) lavendar toilet water.
(d) sugar.

5. What was used to fan the O'Hanlons back to consciousness?
(a) the Illustrated London News.
(b) a poetry magazine.
(c) the Bible.
(d) the Illustrated Calcutta News.

Short Answer Questions

1. The native Christians sat with their backs against what trees?

2. What one person besides the poorest natives in Krishnapur ate the melons?

3. Who were the dhobi?

4. What does the Collector do after spending some time in his study?

5. What happened to Fleury when he became excited?

(see the answer key)

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