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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Young Kumar," what does the narrator claim Hari learned after his father's death?
(a) His mother could still be alive.
(b) His grandparents lived in India.
(c) His father was a criminal.
(d) They were broke.

2. Why does Vidyasagar print his own pamphlet?
(a) To protest the arrests of his friends.
(b) To publicize the wrongdoings of the British.
(c) To run for public office.
(d) To ask the judge to let him out on bail.

3. In "Young Kumar," how does Colin feel about joining the army?
(a) He is proud of it.
(b) He admits he only did it to travel.
(c) He admits he only did it to avoid going to jail.
(d) He is ashamed of joining.

4. In "Young Kumar," why does Hari believe he could succeed in India?
(a) His accent.
(b) His education.
(c) His family's connections.
(d) His father's money.

5. In "Civil and Military," why do people protest after Hari and his friends are arrested?
(a) They want Hari and his friends convicted.
(b) The people think they are innocent.
(c) They don't protest.
(d) They are upset about the violence.

6. How does Hari feel upon first arriving in India in "Young Kumar"?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Humored.
(d) Worried.

7. Who authorizes the Indian infantry division in "Civil and Military"?
(a) The United States army.
(b) The Royal army.
(c) The Indian army.
(d) The British army.

8. In "An Evening at the Club," what is Gymkhana Club said to represent?
(a) England's rule.
(b) Status.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Indian independence.

9. What does Hari do at the end of "Young Kumar"?
(a) He drinks alcohol.
(b) He joins the army.
(c) He writes an editorial.
(d) He paints Daphne's portrait.

10. In "Civil and Military," how does Robin White describe Britain's relationship with India?
(a) Like a father and child.
(b) Like a mother and infant.
(c) Like an uncle and nephew.
(d) Like a brother and sister.

11. What year is it in the beginning of "Civil and Military"?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1950.

12. In "Civil and Military," what is the first thing Reid talks to Robin White about?
(a) The role of the United States in India.
(b) How to get Indians to join the infantry.
(c) The chance of buying new weapons.
(d) The likelihood of unrest.

13. Where does the narrator say Hari's father gained his wealth?
(a) India.
(b) France.
(c) The United States.
(d) England.

14. What does Mr. Srinivasan do for a living?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Lawyer.

15. What is Reid's first impression of White?
(a) He thinks too much.
(b) He has little experience.
(c) He doesn't know enough about war.
(d) He doesn't use logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Young Kumar," why does Hari shop in the English part of town?

2. Why does Robin White no longer go to Gymkhana Club?

3. How does Mr. Srinivasan say he learned that Hari was going to be questioned by the police?

4. What does Reid first suggest to Robin White in "Civil and Military"?

5. Why is Brigadier A.V. Reid sent to help with the creation of the Indian infantry division?

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