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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Collector wear which symbolized his attempt to exhibit culture and inspiration to the besieged residents?
(a) a white cravat.
(b) a rose in his lapel.
(c) a hibiscus in his lapel.
(d) lavendar cologne.

2. Who do Harry and Fleury set out into the town to rescue?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Dr. Dunstaple.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Louise.

3. What is a new arrival in the colony called?
(a) a greenhorn.
(b) a griffin.
(c) an ignoramus.
(d) an untested one.

4. The native Christians sat with their backs against what trees?
(a) palm trees.
(b) oak trees.
(c) beobab trees.
(d) tamarind trees.

5. What do the Magistrate and the local people argue about?
(a) the pariah dogs.
(b) Mohammedanism versus Hinduism.
(c) the British occupation of India.
(d) the yearly flood of the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Collector allow to remain standing near the cantonment ramparts?

2. Who do Harry and Fleury ride to warn telling them to come to the Residency for safety?

3. What happened to Fleury when he became excited?

4. How did Abdallah try to cheer up the Magistrate?

5. What was the name of the Collector's beloved, deceased dog?

(see the answer key)

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