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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. Who authorizes the Indian infantry division in "Civil and Military"?

2. What do Daphne's journal entries suggest about Kumar's role in the violence in "Civil and Military"?

3. When did Hari's mother die?

4. Where does the narrator say Hari's father gained his wealth?

5. In "Civil and Military," why does Robin White say his memory of India may be poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Hari leaves England, what happens to his friendship with Colin?

2. In "Civil and Military," how do Kumar's friends react after he is arrested?

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

4. Why does Brigadier Reid not like Robin White?

5. What does Robin White tell the visitor about the role of Britain in India in "Civil and Military"?

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

7. What is the first story Mr. Srinivasan tells the visitor in "An Evening at the Club"?

8. How does the narrator of "Young Kumar" say Hari's father was able to travel to England?

9. What surprises Hari most when he returns to India in "Young Kumar"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use symbolism to support the major themes of "The Jewel in the Crown"?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relation between the author's life and "The Jewel in the Crown." Research the author to make connections between his life and this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of trust vs. distrust in this novel.

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