Satyajit Ray's 'Fritz' Short Story Quiz
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Who is the author of the short story 'Fritz' mentioned in the text?

  • Shankar
  • Satyajit Ray (correct)
  • Jayanto
  • Gopa Majumdar
  • Where is the story 'Fritz' set according to the text?

  • Udaipur
  • Jaipur
  • Bundi (correct)
  • Chittor
  • What is a circuit house as described in the text?

  • A dark bungalow used by senior government officers (correct)
  • A hotel chain
  • A haunted mansion
  • A popular tourist spot
  • Who appears lost in some thoughts at the beginning of the story?

    <p>Jayanto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sparked Jayanto's desire to visit Bundi?

    <p>Reading Tagore's poem about Bundi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Jayanto feel nostalgic during his visit to Bundi?

    <p>Because of the memories from his childhood visits to Bundi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Shankar attribute to Jayanto's feeling of things having shrunk in size in Bundi?

    <p>Jayanto's growth over the years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made Jayanto feel emotional and nostalgic while recalling the Deodar tree?

    <p>The encounter with a European near the tree as a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to Jayanto being unusually quiet and absent-minded since reaching Bundi?

    <p>The sights and sounds of Bundi that stirred emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signified the new age amidst the antiquities of Rajputana era near the fort in Bundi?

    <p>The presence of electric poles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Story Context

    • The story 'Fritz' is not mentioned in the text, so the author is unknown.
    • The story is set in Bundi.

    Circuit House

    • A circuit house is a government-run accommodation for officials and travelers.

    Jayanto's Mood

    • Jayanto appears lost in thought at the beginning of the story.
    • He feels nostalgic during his visit to Bundi.

    Jayanto's Desire to Visit Bundi

    • Jayanto's desire to visit Bundi was sparked by a story he had read.

    Jayanto's Nostalgia

    • Jayanto feels nostalgic because he had visited Bundi as a child.
    • Shankar attributes Jayanto's feeling of things having shrunk in size to his own growth in age.

    The Deodar Tree

    • The Deodar tree makes Jayanto feel emotional and nostalgic because it reminds him of his childhood.

    Jayanto's Behavior

    • Jayanto is unusually quiet and absent-minded since reaching Bundi due to his nostalgia.

    Rajputana Era

    • The presence of a modern coffee shop near the fort in Bundi signifies the new age amidst the antiquities of the Rajputana era.

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    Test your knowledge on Satyajit Ray's short story 'Fritz', which revolves around thrill, horror, and the paranormal in a British-era rest house in Bundi, Rajasthan. Explore the complex plot and eerie atmosphere of the story.

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