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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. Hamidullah is surprised that ______is taking Dr, Aziz's side against his own people.
(a) Cyril Fielding.
(b) Dr. Aziz.
(c) Professor Godbole.
(d) Amritrao.

2. What does Dr. Aziz say when Adela Quested asks if he is married?
(a) He says no, his wife has passed away.
(b) He says yes and invites her to come see his wife.
(c) He says he is unhappily married.
(d) He says that he has not been married.

3. How is Adela's situation/health as the trial approaches?
(a) She is improving.
(b) She has gotten worse.
(c) Her condition has remained the same.
(d) She was never ill.

4. What does Cyril Fielding think of Adela Quested's accusations?
(a) He thinks she is a liar.
(b) He thinks they are true.
(c) He thinks that they are not malicious and she is just mistaken.
(d) He thinks she is purposely trying to bring down Aziz.

5. What does Mrs. Moore hear in the cave?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Echoes.
(c) Footsteps.
(d) Voices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Major Callendar tell about Dr. Aziz?

2. Who already has decided that Aziz is definitely guilty?

3. Who tells Cyril Fielding, "you deserted me"?

4. How do the women start treating Adela Quested after she accuses Dr. Aziz of attacking her?

5. Cyril Fielding, the principal at the college, visits with Mrs. Moore and Adela Quested and invites them to tea. Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the plans to go to the cave get rekindled?

2. Describe the Marabar Caves.

3. Where is Adela Quested when she can't be found?

4. Describe the difference in Nawab Bahadur and Mahmoud Ali's response to the bridge party invitation.

5. Describe the setting of the novel.

6. How does Adela Quested offend Dr. Aziz on the picnic, before they enter the caves?

7. Describe Mrs. Moore's attitude towards Adela Quested and the case.

8. Why does Cyril Fielding go into the city?

9. What is the significance of the Mohurram holiday?

10. What is the purpose of the women gathering before the trial with Adela Quested?

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