Literature Quiz: Aksionov and Hugie
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What caused Aksionov to stop sending petitions?

  • He lost faith in the justice system.
  • He received no response to his petitions.
  • The process was too long and complicated.
  • His wife suspected him. (correct)

    • How is Hugie's popularity described?

  • He was exceptionally unpopular.
  • He was often avoided by others.
  • He became popular through his achievements.
  • He was naturally popular. (correct)

    • What was the outcome of Hugie's attempt to be on the shortlist?

  • He would be on the shortlist but failed. (correct)
  • He was chosen but declined the position.
  • He was eliminated immediately.
  • He made the shortlist.

    • What does the text indicate about the consequences mentioned?

    <p>The consequences are not completely evident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aksionov ultimately decide regarding his situation?

    <p>He left everything to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Aksionov's wife to prevent him from going to the fair?

    <p>She had a troubling dream about his safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aksionov's wife see in her dream that disturbed her?

    <p>Aksionov with grayed hair indicating misfortune.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Aksionov decide to leave the inn before dawn?

    <p>He preferred to travel in cooler air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to Aksionov's suspicion and subsequent imprisonment?

    <p>A blood-stained knife was discovered during a search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Aksionov take that was considered suspicious?

    <p>Leaving the inn earlier than usual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hughie feed the model?

    <p>Some of the earnings that the model should get</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hughie feel sympathy for the beggar-man?

    <p>Because the beggar-man looked lonely and sad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hughie give the old beggar-man?

    <p>A sovereign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Hughie to mistake the model beggar for a real beggar?

    <p>Sitting by the model and being misjudged as begging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Hughie's perception of the beggar-man?

    <p>He felt sorry for him due to his loneliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason Bodhraj is considered odd by his peers?

    <p>He engages in unusual behaviors and activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Bodhraj's mother tolerate his behavior?

    <p>She preferred his company over being alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's main fear regarding Bodhraj?

    <p>That Bodhraj would destroy birds' nests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of environment did the narrator's new home have?

    <p>It had many trees and was inhabited by monkeys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did the narrator associate with his new home?

    <p>Hunting, particularly of monkeys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualities made Hughie Freskin popular with both men and women?

    <p>He was wonderfully charming and good-natured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the jobs that Hughie Freskin attempted?

    <p>He sold stocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition was laid down for Hughie regarding his finances?

    <p>He must have his own £10,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Alan Trevor and what was he doing when Hughie visited?

    <p>He was a friend of Hughie, finishing a painting of a beggar-man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's initial perception of the situation regarding the Bodhraj mynah chicks?

    <p>There was a discussion about giving them meat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator intervene to help the Bodhraj mynah chicks?

    <p>By saving them from a potential threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the model beggar dressed in Trevor's painting?

    <p>In torn, dirty clothes with a ragged coat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the narrator to notice the change in the Bodhraj mynah chicks?

    <p>A hint about their diet changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action did the narrator NOT take concerning the Bodhraj mynah chicks?

    <p>Directly manipulating their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome did the narrator achieve through their actions regarding the chicks?

    <p>The chicks remained unharmed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gangu's occupation?

    <p>A servant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following did the narrator dislike about servants?

    <p>Their requests for wage advances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief contributed to Gangu's sense of superiority?

    <p>His Brahman status and ancestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished Gangu from other servants in terms of work attitude?

    <p>He refused to perform menial tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gangu visit his employer?

    <p>To inform him of his resignation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Gangu to leave his job?

    <p>He was in love with a widow named Gomti devi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Gomti devi's situation before returning to the mohalla?

    <p>She had been in an ashram for widows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator detest Gomti devi?

    <p>She had a history of running from her previous husbands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's perception of Ganga as a person?

    <p>He viewed Ganga as a simple and decent Brahmin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reason is given for Gangu's wish to leave his job?

    <p>He had a desire for simplicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment does the narrator express towards Gomti devi despite their differences?

    <p>He thinks she should be punished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator not want Ganga to marry his wife?

    <p>He didn't want Ganga to replace him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's assumption about Ganga's marriage happiness?

    <p>He thought Ganga would suffer and be miserable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel about Ganga's contentment after marriage?

    <p>He was upset and found it hard to accept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of peace did the narrator believe Ganga experienced after marriage?

    <p>A rare and heavenly peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Srijut Sharma's occupation?

    <p>Dispatch clerk in a distribution department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company did Srijut Sharma work for?

    <p>Great Marmalade Empire of Henry King and Co.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full name of Srijut Sharma?

    <p>Srijut Sudarshan Sharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What department did Srijut Sharma work in?

    <p>Distribution department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who employed Srijut Sharma?

    <p>Henry King and Co.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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