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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Aksionov ultimately decide regarding his situation?

<p>He left everything to God. (C)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Aksionov take that was considered suspicious?

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

What did Hughie feed the model?

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

What did Hughie give the old beggar-man?

<p>A sovereign (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Bodhraj's mother tolerate his behavior?

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

What was the narrator's main fear regarding Bodhraj?

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

What activity did the narrator associate with his new home?

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

What was one of the jobs that Hughie Freskin attempted?

<p>He sold stocks. (A)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What was Gangu's occupation?

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

Which of the following did the narrator dislike about servants?

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

What belief contributed to Gangu's sense of superiority?

<p>His Brahman status and ancestry (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gangu visit his employer?

<p>To inform him of his resignation (A)</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. (C)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Srijut Sharma's occupation?

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

Which company did Srijut Sharma work for?

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

What is the full name of Srijut Sharma?

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

What department did Srijut Sharma work in?

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Who employed Srijut Sharma?

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Flashcards

Aksionov's reason for giving up petitions?

Aksionov stopped sending petitions because he felt betrayed by his wife's suspicion, losing hope in seeking justice through legal means, and resigning himself to God's will.

Hugie's character?

Hugie was a likable and well-regarded individual. He was popular among people.

Hugie's candidacy outcome?

Hugie was considered a strong contender, but ultimately did not succeed. He was on the list of potential candidates but ultimately fell short.

The story's consequences?

The story doesn't clearly state the specific outcomes or consequences of the events. While some consequences may be hinted at, they are not fully explained.

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Why did Aksionov's wife stop him from going to the fair?

Aksionov's wife had a dream predicting a terrible event involving him, leading her to forbid his journey to the fair.

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Why did Aksionov's wife disturb him with greyed hairs?

Aksionov's wife had a dream which made her apprehensive about his journey to the fair. The dream involved Aksionov returning home with grayed hair, symbolizing something terrible happening to him.

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What made Aksionov leave the inn early?

Aksionov was an early riser who preferred to travel when the air was cool and fresh. He wanted to start his journey before dawn.

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What led to Aksionov's imprisonment?

Aksionov leaving the inn early and the presence of a blood-stained knife near the scene created suspicion. Later, a search of Aksionov revealed the same blood-stained knife, leading to his arrest.

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Why was Aksionov suspected of the crime?

The discovery of the blood-stained knife near the inn and later on Aksionov himself, coupled with his departure before dawn, made him the prime suspect for the crime.

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Why did Hughie feel sorry for the beggar-man?

Hughie had a sense of pity for the beggar. He empathized with the beggar's appearance of loneliness and sadness.

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What did Hughie give the old beggar?

Hughie, mistaking the model beggar for a real one, gave him a gold coin.

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Why did Hughie mistake the model beggar for real?

Hughie's mistaken assumption that the model beggar was a real beggar was due to him sitting next to the model and appearing to beg.

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What did Hughie feed the model?

Hughie shared a portion of the money the model should have earned with the model himself.

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What was the beggar-man?

The beggar was a realistic model, created to resemble a genuine beggar, with a lifelike design.

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Who was Hughie Freskin?

Hughie Freskin was a charming and good-natured man who was popular with both men and women.

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What were Hughie Freskin's jobs?

Hughie Freskin tried various jobs but he failed in all his efforts.

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What was the condition for Hughie Freskin?

Hughie Freskin needed to have 10,000 pounds of his own to fulfil a certain condition.

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Who was Alan Trevor and what was he doing?

Alan Trevor was Hughie Freskin's friend and a painter. He was working on a painting of a beggar when Hughie visited him.

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How was the model beggar dressed?

The model beggar was dressed in torn, dirty clothes with a ragged coat and worn-out boots.

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Who is Bodhraj?

Bodhraj's character is described as unusual and hard-hearted, leading to his alienation from others.

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Why is the narrator afraid of Bodhraj?

The narrator is afraid of Bodhraj due to his tendency to destroy birds' nests and hurt birds.

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What does Bodhraj do that makes the narrator afraid?

Bodhraj's actions towards birds, which include destroying their nests and harming chicks, are considered cruel by the narrator.

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Describe the narrator's new home.

The narrator's new home is described as a place with many trees and monkeys, suggesting a natural setting.

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What is the narrator's new home good for?

The abundance of trees and monkeys in the narrator's new home suggests a good hunting ground, implying the possibility of hunting animals.

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What danger did the Bodhraj mynah chicks face?

The Bodhraj mynah chicks were in danger, facing the threat of being eaten.

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How did the narrator notice the danger to the chicks?

The narrator was flying a kite and witnessed the imminent threat to the chicks.

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How did the narrator save the chicks?

The narrator used the kite to distract the threat, safeguarding the lives of the chicks.

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What did the letter suggest about the chicks?

The letter intentionally alluded to changing the meal from the chicks to something else, suggesting harm.

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What does the story show about the narrator?

The narrator's actions demonstrated quick thinking and swift intervention to save the chicks from a dangerous situation.

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Who was Gangu?

Gangu was a Brahman, a member of the highest Hindu caste, employed as a servant. He held a sense of superiority over other servants due to his lineage.

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What did the narrator dislike?

The narrator disliked servants asking for advance wages or complaining about fellow employees. These behaviors were seen as disrespectful and disruptive to order.

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Why did Gangu consider himself superior?

Gangu considered himself superior because he was a Brahman and believed he shouldn't compromise his lineage's respect and honour by doing menial tasks.

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What made Gangu different from other servants?

Gangu's refusal to take on odd jobs or tasks, unlike other servants, highlighted his belief in his superior status and his reluctance to compromise his Brahman lineage.

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Why did Gangu meet his employer?

Gangu visited his employer to inform him of his resignation, signifying his desire to leave his position and potentially pursue a different path.

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Why did the narrator want Ganga?

The narrator, the story's main character, wanted Ganga as his wife because he perceived Ganga as a simple and humble Brahmin. He felt that Ganga would be a more suitable partner for him compared to Gomti Devi, whom he did not want to marry.

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Why was the narrator jealous of Ganga?

The narrator felt envious of Ganga's marital bliss because he believed that Ganga's post-marriage life would be filled with misery. However, he was surprised to discover that Ganga was content and happy, experiencing a peace that he likened to heaven.

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Who was Gomti Devi?

Gomti Devi was a widow who lived in the ashram. She was expelled but kept returning. She was known for her controversial behavior and was considered the subject of gossip by the town's rascals.

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Why did the narrator hate Gomti Devi?

The narrator disliked Gomti Devi because of her reputation for being promiscuous, corrupt, and disrespectful. He believed her presence was harmful to the community and a source of amusement for the town's troublemakers.

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Why did Gangu want to leave his job?

Gangu, a character in the story, wished to leave his job because he was in love with Gomti Devi and intended to marry her soon.

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Why did the narrator hate Gomti Devi? (Narration)

The narrator describes his reason for hating Gomti Devi. Although he wants to be happy, he doesn't explain how Gomti Devi's actions directly affect him.

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Who is Srijut Sharma?

Srijut Sharma is a character in the story who works as a dispatch clerk at the Great Marmalade Empire of Henry King and Co.

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Who is Mr. Action?

Mr. Action is a character in the story, and his real name is Srijut Sudarshan Sharma. Like Srijut Sharma, he is also a dispatch clerk at the Great Marmalade Empire of Henry King and Co.

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Who wrote 'The Gold Watch'?

The story of 'The Gold Watch' is written by Mulkh Raj Anand, an Indian author known for his novels and short stories.

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What is the Great Marmalade Empire?

The Great Marmalade Empire of Henry King and Co. is the workplace of Srijut Sharma and Mr. Action in the story. It likely refers to a company that produces marmalade.

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What is the setting of the story?

The story likely takes place in a setting related to the distribution of marmalade, possibly a warehouse or a factory, where Srijut Sharma and Mr. Action work as dispatch clerks.

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