A Passage to India

A Passage to India

by

E. M. Forster

A Passage to India: Part 2, Chapter 26 Quiz 10 questions

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What does Fielding say about Adela's time in the caves when he talks with her at the beginning of the chapter?
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He accuses Adela of lying about the incident
He suggests that the echo in the caves made her hallucinate the incident
He posits that Adela's experience was a result of her fear
He supposes that Adela may have had a panic attack in the cave
What makes Fielding begin to like Adela more than he did before?
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The fact that she's being honest and humble in their conversation
The fact that she looks beautiful as they talk together
The fact that she isn't afraid of saying what she believes
The fact that she compliments him effusively as they talk
What commonality do Adela and Fielding share in their beliefs?
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They both have a strong belief in the supernatural
They both believe in the power of supernatural forces to impact one's reason
Adela believes in the supernatural while Fielding doesn't
They both refuse to believe in anything spiritual or supernatural
What characteristic of Aziz's is mentioned that Fielding cannot relate to?
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Aziz's snobbishness when it comes to beauty
Aziz's strong belief in the supernatural
Aziz's tendency to harbor bitter feelings
Aziz's unrelenting faith in logic and reason
What is Hamidullah's reaction to seeing Adela and Fielding together?
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He is pleased to see them together and joins the conversation
He fears that Adela is "setting another trap"
He remains indifferent and does not express any emotion
He expresses happiness and congratulates Adela on her "upstanding honesty"
What contrast does the novel suggest between British and Indian cultures?
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The novel suggests that British culture is extravagant and Indian culture is reserved
The novel suggests that British culture is inclusive and Indian culture is insular
The novel suggests that British culture is unemotional and Indian culture is the opposite
None of the above
What does Adela decide to do if the Turtons will not take her in?
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She will return to the college
She will stay with Fielding
She will go to the Dak Bungalow
She will leave the city altogether
What does Mrs. Moore's death at sea symbolize in the context of her character?
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It symbolizes her unfulfilled desire to return to England
It portrays her as a tragic figure who is unable to escape her circumstances
It reflects her failure to bridge the cultural gap between the English and Indians
It signifies her as an otherworldly character who exists between British and Indian cultures
How does Adela react to the news of Mrs. Moore's death?
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She is very upset, calling Mrs. Moore her best friend
She is indifferent, as she was not very close to Mrs. Moore
She is relieved, as Mrs. Moore was unhelpful to her after the attack
She is surprised, but she doesn't express much emotion
Why is Fielding horrified by the amount Amritrao says Adela should be fined?
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Because the amount is so little that it's an insult to Aziz
Because he doesn't believe in the idea of paying damages
Because the amount will ruin Adela financially and socially
None of the above