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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sister Ludmilla say Hari often came to the Sanctuary?

2. How does Mr. Chaudhuri die?

3. What does Sister Ludmilla do every Wednesday?

4. How does the Rajput class compare to others in India?

5. What does Sister Ludmilla say about Hari on the night of Daphne's rape?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lady Chatterjee describe the "Sanctuary" in "MacGregor House"?

2. In "MacGregor House," what does Lady Chatterjee say about the night of Daphne's rape?

3. What is Miss Crane's relationship with Mr. Chaudhuri?

4. How does Lady Chatterjee reveal her character when she tells the story of visiting Miss Crane in the hospital?

5. Why is Miss Crane in India?

6. Why does Sister Ludmilla say Hari went with the police?

7. What happens to Miss Crane while driving from Kotari to Mayapore in "Miss Crane"?

8. What does "The Jewel in the Crown" mean to Miss Crane?

9. How does Sister Ludmilla describe Daphne in "Sister Ludmilla"?

10. What role does Sister Ludmilla play at the Sanctuary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the connection between belonging in society and physical space. Consider how characters feel in different locations as well as the search for physical and emotional space.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of education in this novel. Consider Miss Crane's work in education and Chillingborough, the British school.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the author's use of an unnamed narrator who also serves as a character in the text.

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