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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and 19, pp. 188-206.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Theroux disappointed when the train arrived at Lake Van in Chapter 3?
(a) The train stopped for only a couple of minutes.
(b) Swimming was not allowed at the beach.
(c) Passengers were told they could not get off the train.
(d) It was after sunset, and he could not see anything.

2. What was the topic of the three-day seminar attended by Theroux in Ceylon in Chapter 15?
(a) American literature.
(b) American history.
(c) African literature.
(d) British Literature.

3. What was the name of mansion managed by Bernard?
(a) Inverness.
(b) Lochcraig.
(c) Castlecraig.
(d) Candacraig.

4. What does the surname Singh mean?
(a) Cheetah.
(b) Cow.
(c) Lion.
(d) Tiger.

5. What did every train include in the Goktiek area?
(a) An armored van behind the engine.
(b) A dining car.
(c) A caboose.
(d) A sleeper car.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what Catholic saint were the Ceylonese praying in Chapter 14?

2. What religious figure was born in the town of Mathura?

3. How many feet did the train ascend before descending into the gorge in Chapter 19?

4. What profession did Theroux claim to ward off questions in Chapter 7?

5. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?

(see the answer key)

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