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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7 Section 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose arms does the old beggar woman die?
(a) Maji's.
(b) The narrator's.
(c) Inder Lal's mother's.
(d) Ruti's.

2. What topic do Olivia and Douglas start to discuss during her growing friendship with the Nawab?
(a) Returning to England.
(b) Adopting an Indian child.
(c) Separation.
(d) Having children.

3. Why doesn't Harry take the berth that Douglas has arranged for him?
(a) The Nawab cancels the berth.
(b) He does not want to leave his mother.
(c) He has his own berth arranged.
(d) He does not want to leave Olivia.

4. Who accompanies the narrator to the royal tombs in Section 13?
(a) Inder Lal.
(b) Inder Lal's mother.
(c) Ritu.
(d) Chid.

5. Why does Harry return to the palace after staying with Olivia and Douglas for several days?
(a) The Nawab comes to get him.
(b) He receives news that the Nawab is ill.
(c) Olivia makes him leave.
(d) Douglas suspects he is having an affair with Olivia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is noticeable about the beggar woman that the narrator notices and ends up helping?

2. Why is Mrs. Saunders ill when Olivia first meets her?

3. Who does the narrator discover when she investigates the royal tomb on March 30th?

4. Who tells the narrator the old beggar woman's name?

5. Describe the pianos that the Nawab shows to Olivia.

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