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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, how old was Hari when he was brought to England?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

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

3. How is Reid's assignment changed in "Civil and Military"?
(a) He is transferred to China.
(b) He is given a desk job.
(c) He is given a more active role in World War II.
(d) He is made supervisor.

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

5. What does Reid first suggest to Robin White in "Civil and Military"?
(a) To decrease the number in the army.
(b) To use a strong hand.
(c) To hire an outside firm.
(d) To spend more on weapons.

6. What do Daphne's journal entries suggest about Kumar's role in the violence in "Civil and Military"?
(a) He knew who started it.
(b) He did not plan it.
(c) He was physically injured during a riot.
(d) He was the mastermind behind it.

7. In "An Evening at the Club," who arrives with the visitor at Gymkhana Club?
(a) Mr. Srinivasan.
(b) Robin White.
(c) He arrives alone.
(d) Lady Chatterjee.

8. Who joins Mr. Srinivasan, Lady Chatterjee, and the visitor at MacGregor House in "An Evening at the Club"?
(a) Hari.
(b) The visitor's girlfriend.
(c) No one joins them.
(d) Robin White.

9. In "Civil and Military," why does the army use banners?
(a) To find each other during battles.
(b) To tell people to leave.
(c) To send secret messages.
(d) To surrender.

10. How does Mr. Srinivasan describe Shalini Gupta Sen in "An Evening at the Club"?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Educated.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Beautiful.

11. Why is Brigadier A.V. Reid sent to help with the creation of the Indian infantry division?
(a) He is told to handle the administrative work.
(b) He is told to oversee it.
(c) He was fired from his job in Ireland.
(d) He creates effective army models.

12. How old was Hari when his father died?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 22.

13. What does Menen do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a judge.
(c) He is an army general.
(d) He is a businessman.

14. How did Hari's father choose his wife?
(a) She was chosen for him by his family.
(b) He took out a personal ad.
(c) She was his first girlfriend.
(d) He had his best friend choose.

15. Why does the British woman in "An Evening at the Club" ignore Lady Chatterjee?
(a) She doesn't ignore Lady Chatterjee.
(b) Lady Chatterjee is Indian.
(c) She doesn't see her.
(d) She isn't allowed to speak to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Terry Grigson treat Lady Chatterjee when she arrives at the club in "An Evening at the Club"?

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

3. In "Young Kumar," how does Colin feel about joining the army?

4. How does White react when chaos first breaks out in "Civil and Military"?

5. Who invited Mr. Srinivasan to the club for the first time in "An Evening at the Club"?

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