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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and 8, pp. 81-99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Theroux unable to get food at Meshed in Chapter 5?
(a) It was the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan.
(b) He did not have enough money.
(c) Food was not allowed on the train.
(d) The train did not stop long enough.

2. At what Italian station was Duffill left behind?
(a) Bardolino.
(b) Domodossola.
(c) Milan.
(d) Venice.

3. How many tunnels went through the mountain pass?
(a) 30.
(b) 34.
(c) 40.
(d) 28.

4. Which faith is holy in the city of Amritsar?
(a) Hinduism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Islam.
(d) Sikhism.

5. Approximately how much did Theroux's meal cost on the train through France?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Fifteen dollars.
(d) Eight dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Kipling book did Theroux refer to when describing Lahore?

2. What Dickens book was Theroux reading in Chapter 3?

3. What was Duffill eating as the train entered the Alpine tunnel in Italy?

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

5. What was the name of the actors' agent met by Theroux on the Orient Express?

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