The Siege of Krishnapur by J. G. Farrell - Test
  • 1. What happens to the residents of Krishnapur during the siege?
A) They form an alliance with local rulers.
B) They celebrate a victory.
C) They evacuate without incident.
D) They face starvation and violence.
  • 2. What literary technique is heavily utilized by Farrell in the novel?
A) Irony
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Allegory
  • 3. How does the siege impact community relationships?
A) It leads to unity and cooperation.
B) It has no effect on relationships.
C) It exposes tensions and prejudices.
D) It strengthens their bonds.
  • 4. What type of novel is 'The Siege of Krishnapur'?
A) Fantasy
B) Mystery
C) Non-fiction
D) Historical fiction
  • 5. What does the character of Miss Margaret represent?
A) Traditional gender roles.
B) The struggle for female agency in adversity.
C) The oppression of women.
D) Naivety and submissiveness.
  • 6. In the novel, what role does food scarcity play?
A) It represents culinary excellence.
B) It leads to celebration.
C) It highlights desperation and human nature.
D) It is irrelevant to the plot.
  • 7. What does the term 'Krishnapur' refer to in the novel?
A) A fictional colonial outpost.
B) An actual historical city.
C) A mythological place.
D) A type of architecture.
  • 8. Which social class does Mr. Andrew Kemp belong to?
A) British colonial elite
B) Local Indian leaders
C) Working class
D) Servants
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