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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 goes into labor at the end of Chapter 13?

2. What does Fleury lecture prince Hari about?

3. Who had the Ten Commandments translated into the vernacular and chiseled in stones by the roadside?

4. What does Dr. Dunstaple call Dr. McNab?

5. What did Dr. Dunstaple look like?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What smell awakens the Collector in the night?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) What are the two options presented in the novel concerning the distribution of food and rations . Which do you think is the better option?

2) How do Hari and how do the Magistrate attempt to prove the validity of phrenology. Whom do they choose to use in their experiments and

why?

3) How does Hari change during his confinement in the tiger house? Do you think it was moral to keep him there?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) Choose two things about Dr. McNab that Dr. Dunstaple initially criticizes and write on them.

2) What is Cutter's plan to thwart the enemy?

3) Describe phrenology as it is portrayed in the novel.

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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