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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 say Hari's father's inheritance was contingent upon?
(a) His marrying an American.
(b) His becoming a laywer.
(c) His staying in India.
(d) His traveling to England.

2. In "An Evening at the Club," how does Lady Chatterjee feel about the removal of the British authorities?
(a) She says she is glad the British are gone.
(b) She doesn't share her opinion.
(c) She says she can't make up her mind yet.
(d) She says she misses the British influence.

3. How does Terry Grigson treat Lady Chatterjee when she arrives at the club in "An Evening at the Club"?
(a) He is kind to her.
(b) He shakes her hand, but won't speak to her.
(c) He is mean to her.
(d) He ignores her.

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

5. How does Chillianwallah Bagh compare to other Indian neighborhoods?
(a) It is more dangerous than most.
(b) It is less dangerous than most.
(c) It is less comfortable than most.
(d) It is more comfortable than most.

6. In "An Evening at the Club," who is Hari said to be living with in India?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His sister.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His uncle.

7. When Reid first hears of Daphne's rape, whom does he blame?
(a) Hari.
(b) Hari's friends.
(c) He says Daphne is lying.
(d) The rioting groups of men.

8. In "An Evening at the Club," what jobs do most of the British hold in the area?
(a) Businessmen.
(b) Military leaders.
(c) Consultants.
(d) Teachers.

9. In "Young Kumar," why does the narrator say Hari's father rarely saw him as a child?
(a) He was busy working.
(b) He disliked Hari.
(c) He wants Hari to be raised English.
(d) Hari would learn to entertain himself.

10. In "Civil and Military," why does Robin White say his memory of India may be poor?
(a) He has been sick.
(b) He has blocked it all out.
(c) He hasn't been there in years.
(d) He lived it through a white man's perspective.

11. What does Mr. Srinivasan do when he drives past the temple in "An Evening at the Club"?
(a) He makes a small donation.
(b) He asks the visitor if he wants to see it.
(c) He asks Lady Chatterjee if she wants to stop and visit it.
(d) He drives quickly past it.

12. Where does Hari find his first job in India?
(a) He starts his own business.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) The government.
(d) A university.

13. Why does the visitor contact Robin White in "Civil and Military"?
(a) To find out where Daphne is.
(b) To show him Reid's memoir.
(c) To discuss the war.
(d) To ask him about Hari.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mr. Srinivasan say he first met Hari?

2. What year is it in the beginning of "Civil and Military"?

3. How are the Indians who go to Gymkhana Club described?

4. In "An Evening at the Club," what does the visitor recognize while driving to MacGregor House?

5. What does Menen do for a living?

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