A Passage to India

A Passage to India

by

E. M. Forster

A Passage to India: Part 2, Chapter 31 Quiz 9 questions

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What conclusion does Aziz reach about Fielding and Adela while Fielding is away at a conference?
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Aziz believes that Fielding and Adela are colleagues
Aziz concludes that Fielding and Adela were never lovers
Aziz decides that Fielding and Adela were lovers
Aziz is indifferent about the relationship between Fielding and Adela
How does the novel hint that McBryde's behavior is hypocritical?
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The novel highlights his refusal to take responsibility for his own affair while moralizing against Aziz
The novel highlights his false friendship with Aziz during the trial
The novel highlights his lack of remorse for his affair with Miss Derek
The novel highlights his unwillingness to accept the impact of the hot Indian climate on his actions
How does Fielding react when Aziz confronts him with the rumor about him and Adela?
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Fielding becomes angry and doesn't apologize for his outburst
Fielding laughs it off but does not provide a clear denial
Fielding confirms the rumor to Aziz
Fielding denies the rumor outright and reassures Aziz about their friendship
What prediction does Forster voice through Fielding's character?
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The prediction of Aziz's increasing popularity among the Indian populace
The prediction of the English becoming more accepting towards the Indians
The prediction of Ronny's return to Chandrapore
The prediction of the inevitable failure and destruction of the British Raj
How does Fielding suggest mystical subjects like the Marabar incident could be effectively explored?
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Through engaging in spiritual practices
Through open and honest conversation
Through scholarly analysis and studies
Through the medium of poetry
Why does Aziz feel depressed after his dinner with Fielding?
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Aziz is upset because he thinks Fielding is indifferent towards his headache
Aziz is disappointed because Fielding didn't apologize sincerely for his morning outburst
Aziz suspects that Fielding is going to England to marry Adela for her money
Aziz is sad because Fielding did not enjoy the dinner
How does Fielding's increasing "official business" for the British affect his relationship with Aziz?
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It brings them closer as Fielding involves Aziz in his official duties
It strains their relationship as it pulls Fielding away from the Indians and towards his own culture
It doesn't affect their relationship as Aziz understands Fielding's professional obligations
It improves their relationship as Aziz appreciates Fielding's dedication to his work
According to the narrator, what is identified as the Easterner's and Westerner's respective "demons"?
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The Easterner's demon is suspicion, while the Westerner's is hypocrisy
The Easterner's demon is jealousy, while the Westerner's is indifference
The Easterner's demon is naivety, while the Westerner's is stubbornness
The Easterner's demon is anger, while the Westerner's is pride
What conclusion do Aziz and his friends reach about the relationship between an Englishman and an Indian?
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They believe that it's possible for an Englishman and an Indian to have a cordial relationship
They decide that a friendship between an Englishman and an Indian can only exist under certain conditions
They conclude that it is impossible for an Englishman and an Indian to be friends
They are optimistic about the potential for understanding between an Englishman and an Indian