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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. Who built the jail in Kabul in 1626?
(a) Genghis Khan.
(b) Ahmad Khan.
(c) King Babar.
(d) Tamerlane.

2. What does the surname Singh mean?
(a) Lion.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Cow.
(d) Cheetah.

3. What African language did Theroux hear on the train as it traveled through England?
(a) Xhosa.
(b) Ibo.
(c) Yoruba.
(d) Swahili.

4. What drug was the German man addicted to in Chapter 8?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Opium.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Heroin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?

2. How did Yashar describe his political leanings in Chapter 2?

3. Which faith is holy in the city of Amritsar?

4. What was the name of the city where one hippie was heading to join an ashram?

5. What was Duffill eating as the train entered the Alpine tunnel in Italy?

(see the answer key)

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