A Passage to India

A Passage to India

by

E. M. Forster

A Passage to India: Part 2, Chapter 17 Quiz 5 questions

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How does the narrative describe Turton's reaction to the thought of an Indian man assaulting an English woman?
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He becomes extremely passive
He is overcome with self-righteousness
He does not show any visible reaction
He shows understanding and patience
What does Fielding recognize as Turton's main concern following the incident involving Adela?
2 of 5
He wants to befriend Aziz
He wants to prove Fielding wrong
He wants to expel all the Indians
He wants to avenge Adela
What change occurs in the English people's perception of Adela after the attack?
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They view her as a troublemaker
They continue to dislike her
They begin to idealize her as the innocent victim
They begin to question her sanity
What effect does Adela's attack have on the English community's perception of Indians?
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It enables them to feel justified in their stereotypes and dislike
It makes them feel guilty about their prior prejudices
It encourages them to form stronger friendships with Indians
It prompts them to question their own societal structure
What is Turton's reaction to the Indians looting some of the Englishwomen’s belongings?
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He calmly stops it but inwardly seethes
He encourages the Indians to continue looting
He is indifferent to the looting
He is confused by the looting and doesn't react