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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, 14 and 15, pp. 146- 164.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which faith is holy in the city of Amritsar?
(a) Sikhism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Islam.
(d) Hinduism.
2. What religious figure was born in the town of Mathura?
(a) Lord Krishna.
(b) Gautama Buddha.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Ganesh.
3. What magazine was the elderly Indian man reading at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Filmfare.
(b) Rolling Stone.
(c) Premiere.
(d) Bollywood Today.
4. What term did the Accountant General use when describing the people trying to cheat the government or seek bribes?
(a) Commies.
(b) Blighters.
(c) Layabouts.
(d) Baksheesh.
5. On what Victoria station platform did Theroux depart on his trip?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.
Short Answer Questions
1. How high did the railway climb through the pass?
2. What were the American travelers discussing on the train in Chapter 8?
3. What was the name of the actors' agent met by Theroux on the Orient Express?
4. Where did Sadiq go to enjoy himself when not taking pilgrims to Mecca?
5. Why was Theroux unable to get food at Meshed in Chapter 5?
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