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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, 14 and 15, pp. 146- 164.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?
(a) Carrot.
(b) Sweet potato.
(c) Pear.
(d) Beet.

2. What happened with the Orient Express when it went through the Alpine tunnel in Chapter 2?
(a) The train slowed down significantly.
(b) The train stopped.
(c) The train sped up.
(d) The lights went out.

3. What was the approximate population of Ceylon at the time of Chapter 15?
(a) Twenty million.
(b) Twelve million.
(c) Fifteen million.
(d) Seven million.

4. What were people using the train tracks for in Vijayayawada in Chapter 12?
(a) As a place for meeting people.
(b) As a gathering place for feasts.
(c) As a bathroom.
(d) As a gathering place for selling food.

5. What did the English missionary in Madras claim other missionaries were doing?
(a) Paying people to get baptized.
(b) Paying people to build churches.
(c) Paying people to get confirmed.
(d) Paying people to convert their relatives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many tunnels went through the mountain pass?

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

3. Approximately how many of these animals did Theroux see?

4. What is the current name of Ceylon?

5. What African language did Theroux hear on the train as it traveled through England?

(see the answer key)

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