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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 topic does the Magistrate lecture about?

2. Who saved Fleury at the last moment when he was waiting for a sepoy to pierce him with a sabre?

3. What were the names of the Collector's daughters who watched him through the telescope?

4. What is Harry afraid of?

5. What does Fleury attempt to retrieve for the dead man's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hari interested in and what does he do to the Prime Minister to because of this interest?

2. What does the Padre do during this attack in Chapter 10?

3. What are some military procedures which Harry instructs his men in?

4. What is the plan Cutter puts into action on July 7th?

5. What animals are lying in the shadows of the church?

6. Who do Harry and Fleury go back to try to save and what is the outcome?

7. What did the Padre complain about?

8. What indicated the first sign of trouble in Krishnapur and what year was it?

9. What kind of father is the Collector? Give examples.

10. What happens in the Collector's study when he returns there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

1) Describe the author's use of symbolism using the rose in the Collector's lapel an the animals taking shelter from the heat as examples. What do they symbolise?

2) Describe how Harry helps the men with their military procedures. What does he teach them.

3) Describe examples of animals and nature the Padre uses to exemplify God's grand design. Do you find some of these a bit comical?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe Fleury's invention. What is it called? Is it successful?

2) Whom do Fleury and Harry go back to try to save? Are they successful? What about a locket?

3) Describe Fleury's birthday celebration. What does Louise make as a present for him?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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