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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Shah have trouble deciding how to handle the situation at Vishram Society? (from Book 6 - Book 7)

He does not quite know how to handle Masterji because he is a teacher and the laws respect such men.

He is wondering about building the Shanghai somewhere else.

His sickness is making him softer in his attitudes.

He has already spent a lot of money on sweeteners.

2.

Why is Masterji so well respected by the other members of Vishram Society? (from Introduction - Book 1)

He has made important scientific discoveries.

He has suffered a great deal in life and endured it.

He has more money than most of them so they defer to him.

He is very self-disciplined.

3.

What does the phrase, "A bit of calcium was good for the foundations," mean? (from Book 6 - Book 7)

Shah takes a calcium supplement to help keep his body strong.

Calcium additives were put into the concrete mix to make it sturdier.

The bodies of opponents were buried in the concrete foundations of Shah's buildings.

Shah always chose sites that had good mineral deposits in the ground to help stabilize the structures.

4.

Why does hearing the poem, "Do as you will, evil King..." make Kothari feel badly? (from Book 8 - Epilogue)

He knows that what he is doing is wrong and the poem once made him feel proud, but no longer.

The poem reminds him of his father.

The words remind him of the taunts he used to receive back in Africa.

He could never remember all the words to the poem.

5.

How does the reader know that Rosie is quite a bit younger than Dharman Shah? (from Book 2 - Book 3)

She calls him "uncle," a term of respect used toward older people.

She is only interested in playing video games most of the time.

She used to be a nanny for his neighbors.

She loves all the Bollywood stars and movies.

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