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

2. Why did Hari's father return home from England for the first time in "Young Kumar"?

3. In "An Evening at the Club," why does Mr. Srinivasan say many Indian companies hire British?

4. In "Civil and Military," why does Reid return to Rawalpindi?

5. What does Reid first suggest to Robin White in "Civil and Military"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "Civil and Military," how does Robin White respond to Reid's memoir?

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

5. Why does Brigadier Reid not like Robin White?

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

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

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

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

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

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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