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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20 and 21, pp. 207-223.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous military leader seized control of Bayezid in 1402?
(a) Tamerlane.
(b) Genghis Khan.
(c) El Cid.
(d) Saladin.

2. How many feet did the train ascend before descending into the gorge in Chapter 19?
(a) 3,500 feet.
(b) 4,000 feet.
(c) 5,000 feet.
(d) 3,000 feet.

3. What religion was the ship's second mate who disliked Indians and Ceylonese?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Muslim.

4. What was the name of the actors' agent met by Theroux on the Orient Express?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Wainsworth.
(c) Greene.
(d) Molesworth.

5. What did one American take to deal with the Indian food and water?
(a) Milk.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Aspirin.
(d) Yogurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals did Theroux encounter near the Galta gorge temple?

2. What university did the professor teach at in Chapter 11?

3. What time was dinner served at Bernard's mansion?

4. Where did the tattooed American think he needed to go to earn a lot of money?

5. What did Theroux buy at the Naung-Peng station while waiting for the next train?

(see the answer key)

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