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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and 8, pp. 81-99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Kipling book did Theroux refer to when describing Lahore?
(a) Gunga Din.
(b) The Jungle Book.
(c) Kim.
(d) Just-so Stories.

2. Why was Theroux disappointed when the train arrived at Lake Van in Chapter 3?
(a) Swimming was not allowed at the beach.
(b) Passengers were told they could not get off the train.
(c) It was after sunset, and he could not see anything.
(d) The train stopped for only a couple of minutes.

3. What crop did the people of Pakhtoonistan hope to derive income from after declaring their independence from Pakistan?
(a) Poppies.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Dried fruit.
(d) Wheat.

4. How many tunnels went through the mountain pass?
(a) 34.
(b) 28.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

5. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?
(a) Amman.
(b) Tel Aviv.
(c) Jenin.
(d) Beirut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who built the jail in Kabul in 1626?

2. What was the birthplace of the Indian who grew up in Britain and left because of racism?

3. How did Theroux know he had touched bottom while traveling by train?

4. Approximately how much did Theroux's meal cost on the train through France?

5. What did one American take to deal with the Indian food and water?

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