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

2. What had been planned militarily for Tuesday, July 7th?

3. Who were the dhobi?

4. What did Dr. Dunstaple look like?

5. Who arrives wounded in Part 1, Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who were the new arrivals in Krishnapur in Part 1, Chapter 2 and why were they so warmly welcomed?

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

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

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

8. What are the names of the Collector's eldest daughters and what do they do each day which annoys him?

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

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

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 the auction of the remaining food goods. Who bids? What scheme does Rayne carry out? What does the Collector do?

2) What foolhardy thing does Dr. Dunstaple do to show Dr. McNab up? What is the outcome? Give as many details as possible.

3) Describe the incident with Chloe, the sepoy, Fleury and Ram.

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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