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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 Reid gather information from his time working with the Indian infantry division?

2. When does Mr. Srinivasan say he first met Hari?

3. How is Reid's assignment changed in "Civil and Military"?

4. In "An Evening at the Club," who is Hari said to be living with in India?

5. Where does Hari find his first job in India?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does "Young Kumar" end?

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

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

7. What is the history of the Gymkhana Club?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the evolution of Gymkhana Club. How does this setting reference historical and societal changes?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lady Chatterjee to Lady Manners.

Essay Topic 3

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

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