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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 kind of rifles were propped up against the balustrade?

2. What do the Padre and Vokins do to help during the siege?

3. Who does the Collector embrace on the stairs?

4. What animals had lived where Hari and the Prime Minister were now kept?

5. What does the Magistrate decide to do for the native Christians during the expected siege?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What new invention does the Collector contemplate using in the defense of the cantonment and what is it a forerunner of?

4. Where is Hari kept and what does he say he'll never do?

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

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

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

8. What happens to Harry in the bazaar on his journey to Krishnapur?

9. What smell awakens the Collector in the night?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the scene where Louise and Fleury are in the Sunday School. What does the Padre have the children do and what is the outcome?

2) Write about the Collector's thoughts about the electroplating technology. Why does he feel its so important?

3) What is your opinion of the Padre and his view that he is bringing salvation not only to the native Christians but to the British residents.

Do you think he is doing good or spreading fear? What are some of the points he tries to make in his sermonizing?

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 relationship of the Collector with his daughters. What is your opinion of him as a father?

2) Describe the situation of the ladies in the billiard room. How do they interact? How does the Collector view them when he visits the billiard room?

3) Describe Fleury's character. Do you find his poetic musings and views on religion sympathetic? Is he perhaps the most sensitive of the men considering his sympathy and interest in the Indians.

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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