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