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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Hari say he was denied the job during his first interview in "Young Kumar"?
(a) His lack of education.
(b) He is Indian.
(c) His father's reputation was not good.
(d) He spoke with an accent.

3. How does White react when chaos first breaks out in "Civil and Military"?
(a) He is out of town when it begins.
(b) He wants to avoid handing it over to the army.
(c) He wants the army to handle all aspects.
(d) He almost quites his job to avoid the mess.

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

5. In "Young Kumar," to whom does Hari give most of his earnings?
(a) Colin.
(b) Daphne.
(c) The church.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Civil and Military," why does Reid gather information from his time working with the Indian infantry division?

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

3. What is Reid's first impression of White?

4. What do Mr. Srinivasan and Lady Chatterjee do after finishing dinner in "An Evening at the Club"?

5. What does Mr. Srinivasan do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hari end up living in England as a child?

2. According to the narrator in "Young Kumar," what was Hari's father's relationship like with England?

3. In "An Evening at the Club," what does the narrator say about Indian businesses after the British left?

4. What is the history of the Gymkhana Club?

5. Who is Shalini Gupta Sen?

6. What does Mr. Srinivasan tell the visitor about Hari in "An Evening at the Club"?

7. In "Civil and Military," what is Brigadier Reid's role with the infantry?

8. How does Robin White feel about Vidyasagar's statement about Daphne's rape?

9. On the night of Daphne's rape, what does Merrick tell Reid about the events?

10. What happens when Lady Chatterjee and Mr. Srinivasan first arrive at the club in "An Evening at the Club"?

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