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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before the narrator leaves Dravot and Carnehan alone, he noticed them writing what sorts of things on the back of the contract?
(a) Symbols.
(b) Spells.
(c) Figures.
(d) Notes.

2. Darvot told the narrator that he and Carnehan could both perform what action, though they were not very educated?
(a) Write.
(b) Work sums.
(c) Recite the multiplication tables.
(d) Read.

3. Why did the narrator move from the office to the press-room?
(a) It was cooler.
(b) It was bigger.
(c) It was darker.
(d) It was brighter.

4. On what did Carnehan want to spend his only remaining money?
(a) Tea.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Lunch.

5. The narrator told Dravot and Carnehan that no one really knew anything about their destination, but he did suggest that they read works by what author?
(a) Kipling.
(b) Dickens.
(c) Bellew.
(d) Longfellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator states on the first page of the story that he feared that his "King" (3) had met what fate?

2. Carnehan said that he and Dravot were frightened of nothing but what?

3. The narrator suggested that Carnehan and Dravot take what action before they enacting their plan?

4. What object of Dravot's was filling "half the room" (15) in the newspaper office?

5. Who was said to be "calling down brimstone upon the British Dominions" (11)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Dravot and Carnehan's choice to escape a particular aspect of society by going elsewhere?

2. The narrator states that "Native States were created by Providence" (8) for what three reasons?

3. To whom does the title of the story refer and why?

4. What evidence exists to suggest that the narrator has become stuck in a rut since his last meeting with Carnehan?

5. Provide a brief feminist analysis of the text up to this point.

6. At what object has the narrator been looking when Carnehan reminds him to maintain eye contact?

7. How does the theme of appearance versus reality enter the narrative within Carnehan's return?

8. What is the man's plan once the narrator has agreed to deliver his message?

9. Compare and contrast the narrator with the "huge" (3) man who joins him along the first leg of his journey.

10. What is the Existential viewpoint set forth in the epigraph?

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