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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Representing Authority in Victorian India.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author asserts that the Anglican literature and the ______ Bible kept the Welsh language from decay.
(a) Welsh.
(b) Scandinavian.
(c) German.
(d) Latin.

2. The Welsh lineage included all of the following backgrounds with the exception of _______.
(a) Cornish.
(b) Breton.
(c) Scandinavian.
(d) Celt.

3. Cannadine suggests that the British monarchy went through ______ distinct phases as the ceremonial image of the monarchy developed.
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. The aspects of ritual dance and performance to be studied include all of the following except ______.
(a) The self-image of the nation.
(b) Political power of the monarch.
(c) The aesthetic sensibility of the people.
(d) The attitude of the media.

5. The author refers to all of the following grand ceremonies during the second period except _______.
(a) Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
(b) The funeral of Edward VII.
(c) The funeral of George V.
(d) The coronation of George V.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the book, the committee also intended to impose a British ideal of aristocracy and _______ on the people.

2. As a reward for their loyalty to the British, several Indians were given all of the following titles except ______.

3. At the beginning of Chapter Four, the author notes that few heads of state are more popular than _______.

4. The second phase of development started when Victoria was crowned Empress of _______.

5. The author derides the British media for thinking the rituals are over ______ years old when in fact they are relatively new.

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