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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a man ask Harry to do as he passes through a bazaar?

2. What kind of rifles were propped up against the balustrade?

3. What was the name of the Collector's English manservant?

4. What worries Louise about Harry?

5. Dr. Dunstaple makes fun of what native practice that Dr. McNab uses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What worry about her brother does Louise confide in Miriam?

2. What happens when the enemy attacks swarming from the melon beds?

3. What are some of the ominous signs of future danger in Chapter 8?

4. Whose birthday is celebrated in Chapter 16 and what does Louise make as a present?

5. What are some of the Collector's beloved objects in his study?

6. What had Dr. McNab done which particularly annoyed Dr. Dunstaple?

7. Who rides out to warn the Indigo farmers to join the others in the Residency and why?

8. How does the Maharajah's son, Hari, put on a show of being British?

9. What did the Padre complain about?

10. What are some of the wonders of nature which the Padre mentions while extolling God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the behavior of the residents during the cholera epidemic. What do they carry around with them at all times? Which of the doctors

seem to inspire more confidence in them? Why?

2) Describe the differing opinions of Dr. Dunstaple and Dr. McNab as to the cause of cholera?

3) Describe the different treatments Dr. Dunstaple and Dr. McNab use in the treatment of cholera.

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe some of the personal possessions the British residents refuse to part with and pile up in the Residency. Do you feel this is

foolish?

2) Write your opinion of Lucy's repeated threats to commit suicide. Do you feel they're legitimate or is she just trying to get attention. What is

your opinion of Harry's and Fleury's reaction to Lucy?

3) How is the situation of the native Christians and Eurasians wailing outside the gates handled? Is this a fair decision , in your opinion?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the final attack on the Residency. What are some of the comical moments which take place during this attack?

2) Describe Fleury's reaction to hearing the singing of prayers and the tolling of bells floating over the plain. What does he ponder while listening to the beauty of the singing?

3) Who ends up married to whom after the siege is over and life returns to normal?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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