In the Shadow of the Banyan: A Novel Quiz

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Take our free In the Shadow of the Banyan quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What was Aana left to teach Raami alone that her father had started to teach her? (from Chapters 15-19 )

How to be kind to others.

How to survive.

How to perform her royal duties.

How to write poetry.

2.

Over what does the Revolutionary soldier kick Big Uncle in the stomach? (from Chapters 5-9)

His insubordination.

His watch.

His suggestion the soldier can have his car.

His royal birth.

3.

Why does Raami stop speaking? (from Chapters 27-30)

Because she is too weak to perform anything beyond basic functions.

Because she finds no reason to speak.

Because she is too upset at revealing her father’s true name.

Because she is angry at her mother.

4.

After the rest of the family is killed, why is Arun left alive? (from Chapters 24-26)

He has been “reeducated.”

He is needed to care for his mother.

He is a strong worker.

The soldiers do not want to waste a bullet on him.

5.

How does Aana feel about her daughter’s culpability in Ayuravann and Radana’s deaths? (from Chapters 15-19 )

She believes Raami caused both Ayuravann and Radana’s deaths.

She does not believe Raami caused Ayuravann’s or Radana’s deaths.

She does not believe Raami caused Ayuravann’s death, and she does not explain how she feels about Raami’s involvement in Radana’s death.

She does not believe Raami caused Radana’s death, but she holds Raami responsible for Ayuravann’s death.

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