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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. Who was the only one paying attention as Harry explained how to shoot the rifles?

2. What did the Collector allow to remain standing near the cantonment ramparts?

3. Who was in charge of the Commissariat?

4. Who goes into labor at the end of Chapter 13?

5. What is a new arrival in the colony called?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the yearly disagreement between the Magistrate and the local farmers?

3. What did the Padre complain about?

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

5. What does Hari do to Fleury?

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

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

8. What smell awakens the Collector in the night?

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

10. What three men do the Padre and the Collector have to bury and what is the problem concerning the burial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe Fleury's and his sister, Louise's time in Calcutta before they continue on to Krishnapur. What is the social scene like in Calcutta?

2) What happens to Harry in the bazaar on his way to Krishnapur?

3) What is Harry afraid of ? What frightens Fleury?

Choose two of the three questions to answer.

Essay Topic 2

1) Write about the symbol of Chloe in comparison to the pariah dogs. How does Chloe change and does it mirror the change in the British

residents during the siege?

2) What is the view of women held by the men of the Residency? This is a typical point of view during the Victorian era.

3) What is the positive transformation which takes place in the characters of Harry and Fleury during the siege?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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