30 Questions
What do vendors do in the text?
Sell their wares
Which beverage does the author drink for refreshment?
Coca Cola
What does the author indulge in at Baudhnath Stupa?
Buying marzipan
Where does the author consider traveling to if not for exhaustion?
Patna and Varanasi
What musical instrument does the flute seller play in the square near the hotel?
Flute
How does the flute seller play the flute in the text?
Slowly and meditatively
What is the author referring to when he mentions 'fingering'?
Way of placing fingers to play different musical notes
In the text, what does 'compass' refer to?
A range or extent
What did Vikram Seth not take a route to in the text?
Delhi
What did the author wash down with Coca Cola?
Food
In the text, what does Vikram Seth compare to the quills of a porcupine?
Flutes
What are some examples of things the author sees at Pashupatinath temple?
Monkeys, snakes, and birds
What is the main purpose of using the simple present tense in sentences?
To describe facts and universal truths
Which of the following is an example of a sentence depicting a 'universal truth'?
The earth revolves round the sun.
In which scenario does the African lungfish demonstrate its remarkable ability?
When it lives without water for up to four years.
What does Mahesh suggest they need to do for their teacher?
Organize a class party
What does Vipul do in addition to playing the flute?
He composes music
What does Mahesh find wonderful about Vipul?
His skill in composing music
What material is the Taj Mahal constructed entirely of?
White marble
What is the magical quality of the Taj Mahal mentioned in the text?
It changes colors with varying light and shadow
What do the vendors near the Taj Mahal sell?
Religious artifacts, plastic toys, spices, and sweets
How does the poet feel about his loved one's death according to the poem?
He feels a great peace
'No motion has she now, no force— She neither hears nor sees' portrays which aspect about the poet's loved one?
She is in a state of eternal rest and calmness
In what state does the poet imagine his loved one to be after death?
She neither hears nor sees, rolled round in earth's diurnal course
What is the author comparing and contrasting between the Baudhnath shrine and the Pashupatinath temple?
Atmosphere
How does the author describe Kathmandu’s busiest streets?
Chaotic and bustling
Why does the author state, “To hear any flute is to be drawn into the commonality of all mankind”?
Listening to a flute connects individuals to a shared human experience
In the context of the phrasal verbs provided, what does 'break off' mean?
End a relationship
Which verb forms a noun with the suffix -ion in the given list?
dedicate
What does 'break away' signify in the sentence 'The thief broke away from the police as they took him to court'?
Escape from someone’s grip
This quiz examines the differences in atmosphere between the Baudhnath shrine and Pashupatinath temple, describes Kathmandu's busiest streets, and analyzes the author's statement on the commonality of mankind through language. It also includes a section on matching phrasal verbs with their meanings.
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