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Satyajit Ray's 'Fritz' Short Story Quiz

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Questions and Answers

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?

Jayanto Signup and view all the answers

What sparked Jayanto's desire to visit Bundi?

Reading Tagore's poem about Bundi Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jayanto feel nostalgic during his visit to Bundi?

Because of the memories from his childhood visits to Bundi Signup and view all the answers

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

Jayanto's growth over the years Signup and view all the answers

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

The encounter with a European near the tree as a child Signup and view all the answers

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

The sights and sounds of Bundi that stirred emotions Signup and view all the answers

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

The presence of electric poles 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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Description

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.