A Passage to India
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Part 2, Chapter 31
Part 2, Chapter 32
Part 3, Chapter 33
Part 3, Chapter 34
Part 3, Chapter 35
Part 3, Chapter 36
Part 3, Chapter 37
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A Passage to India
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
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Part 1, Chapter 1
Part 1, Chapter 2
Part 1, Chapter 3
Part 1, Chapter 4
Part 1, Chapter 5
Part 1, Chapter 6
Part 1, Chapter 7
Part 1, Chapter 8
Part 1, Chapter 9
Part 1, Chapter 10
Part 1, Chapter 11
Part 2, Chapter 12
Part 2, Chapter 13
Part 2, Chapter 14
Part 2, Chapter 15
Part 2, Chapter 16
Part 2, Chapter 17
Part 2, Chapter 18
Part 2, Chapter 19
Part 2, Chapter 20
Part 2, Chapter 21
Part 2, Chapter 22
Part 2, Chapter 23
Part 2, Chapter 24
Part 2, Chapter 25
Part 2, Chapter 26
Part 2, Chapter 27
Part 2, Chapter 28
Part 2, Chapter 29
Part 2, Chapter 30
Part 2, Chapter 31
Part 2, Chapter 32
Part 3, Chapter 33
Part 3, Chapter 34
Part 3, Chapter 35
Part 3, Chapter 36
Part 3, Chapter 37
Themes
All Themes
Colonialism
“Muddles” and Mysteries
Friendship
Division vs. Unity
Race and Culture
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Dr. Aziz
Cyril Fielding
Adela Quested
Mrs. Moore
Ronny Heaslop
Miss Derek
Mr. McBryde
Symbols
All Symbols
The Marabar Caves
Wasps
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Allusions
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Hyperbole
Idioms
Imagery
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Personification
Satire
Setting
Similes
Style
Tone
Verbal Irony
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What irony is conveyed by Ronny's comment about Aziz's collar?
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Aziz purposely wore an unpinned collar to draw attention
Aziz's collar is unpinned due to a polite and selfless gesture
Aziz's unpinned collar reveals his cultural superiority
Ronny's comment about the collar exposes his own inattention to detail
Why does Ronny forbid the women from going to the Marabar Caves?
2 of 10
He believes the caves are not safe for women
He believes the caves are sacred and should not be visited by foreigners
He thinks that the caves are not worth visiting
He insists that they should only go with other Englishmen
How do the British characters in the novel approach the issue of marriage?
3 of 10
With passionate romantic love
With curiosity about traditional Indian customs
With politeness and lack of emotional outbursts
With a focus on societal pressures and expectations
How do Adela and Ronny feel in their surroundings after deciding not to marry?
4 of 10
They feel empowered and free
They feel relieved and content
They feel lonely and out of place
They feel more connected to Indian culture
What does Forster suggest about the effect of the setting on Ronny and Adela's relationship?
5 of 10
The vastness of India makes them feel small and alone
The dark sky and jungle amplify their sense of being outsiders
The Indian landscape is an irrelevant backdrop to their personal journey
The various surrounding details end up pushing them back together
What happens during the car ride with the Nawab Bahadur?
6 of 10
The car breaks down after seemingly hitting an animal
The car is stopped by a group of Indian protestors
The car is caught in a sudden torrential rain
The car is forced to turn back due to a blocked road
How does the relationship between Adela and Ronny develop during the drive with Miss Derek?
7 of 10
They feel more connected due to their shared aversion to Miss Derek and Nawab Bahadur
They grow apart due to their contrasting opinions on Miss Derek and Nawab Bahadur
They begin to argue over their differing views on colonial hierarchy
They realize they do not share the same values and start questioning their relationship
What decision does Adela make upon reaching the bungalow?
8 of 10
She decides to marry Ronny after all
She decides to return to England immediately
She decides to continue exploring India alone
She decides to confront Miss Derek about her behavior
What is Mrs. Moore's interpretation of what Ronny and Adela experienced that day?
9 of 10
She blames Miss Derek for her reckless driving
She believes a mechanical failure caused the accident
She feels something supernatural was involved
She thinks Adela and Ronny invented the story to cover up a different event
Which statement best represents Aziz's perspective on spirituality in the context of the novel?
10 of 10
Aziz is a strong advocate for integrating spirituality into daily life
Aziz clings to modern values and is embarrassed by his superstitious compatriots
Aziz sees spirituality as a barrier to India's progress and an overall waste of time
Aziz views spirituality as a personal matter that should not be discussed openly
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