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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 Robin White no longer go to Gymkhana Club?

2. Who gives the visitor passages from Daphne's journal?

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

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

5. Why does the visitor contact Robin White in "Civil and Military"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Shalini Gupta Sen?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Robin White no longer visit the Gymkhana Club?

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

9. In "Young Kumar," why does Hari return to India?

10. In "Civil and Military," how does Reid explain the role of the military in breaking up mobs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism found within the artwork and other decor in this novel? What purpose does this serve?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What commentary does the author provide on the role of the law and military in society?

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