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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Lady Chatterjee say Robert told her about his proposal to Daphne?

2. After Sister Ludmilla took Hari to the Sanctuary, who does she say came looking for him?

3. What does Miss Crane use the painting "The Jewel in the Crown" to teach?

4. Why does Sister Ludmilla say Merrick once told her to keep everyone on lock down at the Sanctuary?

5. Sister Ludmilla says her mother always gave money to ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a suttee?

2. In "MacGregor House," what does Lady Chatterjee say about the night of Daphne's rape?

3. What does "The Jewel in the Crown" mean to Miss Crane?

4. How does Lady Chatterjee reveal her character when she tells the story of visiting Miss Crane in the hospital?

5. In "Sister Ludmilla," what does Sister Ludmilla reveal about Hari's relationship with Daphne?

6. How does Lady Chatterjee describe the "Sanctuary" in "MacGregor House"?

7. Why is Miss Crane in India?

8. Why does Miss Crane want to drive from Kotari to Mayapore?

9. Why does Sister Ludmilla say Hari went with the police?

10. In "Miss Crane," what is revealed about Miss Crane's relationship with looters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between Britain and India in this text. What does the author reveal about the two societies and humanity, in general, with this relationship?

Essay Topic 2

What commentary does the author provide on the role of the law and military in society?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the value of "insiders" and "outsiders" in Indian society and culture. How does the novel reflect this value?

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