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What was the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's speech?
What was the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's speech?
Who does Swami Vivekananda thank at the beginning of his speech?
Who does Swami Vivekananda thank at the beginning of his speech?
What primary theme is often associated with Swami Vivekananda’s speech?
What primary theme is often associated with Swami Vivekananda’s speech?
In what year did Swami Vivekananda deliver his speech?
In what year did Swami Vivekananda deliver his speech?
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Which city hosted the World's Parliament of Religions where Vivekananda spoke?
Which city hosted the World's Parliament of Religions where Vivekananda spoke?
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What was a primary message delivered by Swami Vivekananda regarding religious tolerance?
What was a primary message delivered by Swami Vivekananda regarding religious tolerance?
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Which theme did Swami Vivekananda emphasize most in his speeches?
Which theme did Swami Vivekananda emphasize most in his speeches?
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What was Pitcher's relationship to Harvey Maxwell in the story?
What was Pitcher's relationship to Harvey Maxwell in the story?
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What does India's religious diversity exemplify according to Swami Vivekananda's messages?
What does India's religious diversity exemplify according to Swami Vivekananda's messages?
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What did Swami Vivekananda condemn in his speeches?
What did Swami Vivekananda condemn in his speeches?
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What did Leslie inquire about regarding Mr. Maxwell?
What did Leslie inquire about regarding Mr. Maxwell?
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Which option best describes the other men in the office?
Which option best describes the other men in the office?
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Which of the following was NOT a topic addressed by Swami Vivekananda?
Which of the following was NOT a topic addressed by Swami Vivekananda?
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What did the sweet smell of the flowers represent?
What did the sweet smell of the flowers represent?
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Where did the marriage between Maxwell and Leslie take place?
Where did the marriage between Maxwell and Leslie take place?
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Which groups are primarily known for condemning the Constitution?
Which groups are primarily known for condemning the Constitution?
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What form of political democracy does the author consider ideal?
What form of political democracy does the author consider ideal?
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The partitioning of legislative and executive authority between the centre and the states is established by which entity?
The partitioning of legislative and executive authority between the centre and the states is established by which entity?
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On what date did India gain its independence?
On what date did India gain its independence?
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Who played a significant role in inviting Mohammed Ghori to invade India?
Who played a significant role in inviting Mohammed Ghori to invade India?
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What structure did the Bhikshu Sanghas resemble in modern times?
What structure did the Bhikshu Sanghas resemble in modern times?
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Which of the following correctly represents the division of powers in India?
Which of the following correctly represents the division of powers in India?
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Swami Vivekananda's statements about religion emphasize which core concept?
Swami Vivekananda's statements about religion emphasize which core concept?
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Which organization is known for its resistance against the monarchy in ancient India?
Which organization is known for its resistance against the monarchy in ancient India?
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What was the solitary reaper doing in the field?
What was the solitary reaper doing in the field?
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What does Swami Vivekananda's speech criticize as a significant problem in society?
What does Swami Vivekananda's speech criticize as a significant problem in society?
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Which of the following did Swami Vivekananda promote regarding the treatment of those in need?
Which of the following did Swami Vivekananda promote regarding the treatment of those in need?
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What does the poet compare the singing of the girl to?
What does the poet compare the singing of the girl to?
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What time did Harvey Maxwell arrive at his office?
What time did Harvey Maxwell arrive at his office?
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According to Swami Vivekananda, what is essential for global peace?
According to Swami Vivekananda, what is essential for global peace?
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What instrument was the girl using?
What instrument was the girl using?
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Who accompanied Maxwell into the room?
Who accompanied Maxwell into the room?
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What stance does Swami Vivekananda take on the nature of truth in religions?
What stance does Swami Vivekananda take on the nature of truth in religions?
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What makes the maiden's song extraordinary?
What makes the maiden's song extraordinary?
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Who did Swami Vivekananda mention as needing shelter after facing persecution?
Who did Swami Vivekananda mention as needing shelter after facing persecution?
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For how long had Leslie worked as a secretary?
For how long had Leslie worked as a secretary?
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Which word(s) in the poem indicate(s) that the reaper was singing a sad song?
Which word(s) in the poem indicate(s) that the reaper was singing a sad song?
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What ideology did Swami Vivekananda's speech stand against?
What ideology did Swami Vivekananda's speech stand against?
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What is one possible time option listed for Maxwell's office entry?
What is one possible time option listed for Maxwell's office entry?
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Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as entering the room with Maxwell?
Which of the following individuals was NOT mentioned as entering the room with Maxwell?
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Which of the following best describes the overarching theme of Vivekananda's speech?
Which of the following best describes the overarching theme of Vivekananda's speech?
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What emotion does the narrator express in the poem?
What emotion does the narrator express in the poem?
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In which element of life does the narrator drown?
In which element of life does the narrator drown?
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What transformation does the narrator undergo in the poem?
What transformation does the narrator undergo in the poem?
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What form of transportation does the poet use in the sky?
What form of transportation does the poet use in the sky?
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Which literary device is present in the poem?
Which literary device is present in the poem?
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What does the narrator's action of smiling in solitude suggest about their emotions?
What does the narrator's action of smiling in solitude suggest about their emotions?
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In what context does the narrator meet their lover?
In what context does the narrator meet their lover?
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How does the metaphor of slavery manifest in the poem?
How does the metaphor of slavery manifest in the poem?
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What role does natural imagery play in the poem?
What role does natural imagery play in the poem?
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When does the narrator truly flourish according to the poem?
When does the narrator truly flourish according to the poem?
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Did the reaper realize that someone was appreciating her singing?
Did the reaper realize that someone was appreciating her singing?
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What best describes the observer's experience of the reaper's song?
What best describes the observer's experience of the reaper's song?
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Which aspect showcases the poet's love of nature?
Which aspect showcases the poet's love of nature?
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How is nature used in the poem to convey harmony?
How is nature used in the poem to convey harmony?
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What is the primary theme related to the power of music in the poem?
What is the primary theme related to the power of music in the poem?
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