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What was the reason behind the awful smell in the taxi?
What was the reason behind the awful smell in the taxi?
- The large number of people in Bombay
- Old pipes from the toilets (correct)
- The air-conditioning system
- The hot weather in India
How did the taxi driver describe the pipes from the toilets to the American lady?
How did the taxi driver describe the pipes from the toilets to the American lady?
- Clogged with sewage due to the hot weather (correct)
- New and well-maintained
- Highly efficient and modern
- Affected by the large population in Bombay
Why did the woman regret asking for the windows to be left open?
Why did the woman regret asking for the windows to be left open?
- She started feeling nauseous due to the smell outside (correct)
- The air-conditioning system malfunctioned
- She was uncomfortable with the taxi driver's comments
- She realized the smell outside was worse than inside
How did the taxi driver perceive his interaction with his lady passengers?
How did the taxi driver perceive his interaction with his lady passengers?
What did the woman express gratitude for before ending the conversation with the taxi driver?
What did the woman express gratitude for before ending the conversation with the taxi driver?
What type of publication is the National Diary?
What type of publication is the National Diary?
Why did Desiree Malpen think the car crash involving Nyree Singh was not an accident?
Why did Desiree Malpen think the car crash involving Nyree Singh was not an accident?
What did the taxi driver indicate about Nyree Singh's house?
What did the taxi driver indicate about Nyree Singh's house?
What did Desiree Malpen do when she arrived at Nyree Singh's house?
What did Desiree Malpen do when she arrived at Nyree Singh's house?
What did other journalists criticize about the National Diary?
What did other journalists criticize about the National Diary?
What did the woman regret doing in the text?
What did the woman regret doing in the text?
Who took a key from his pocket and opened the box?
Who took a key from his pocket and opened the box?
What did Desiree find inside the box?
What did Desiree find inside the box?
Why did Gopal Singh look at the old papers and mention Nyree Singh?
Why did Gopal Singh look at the old papers and mention Nyree Singh?
What was Nyree Singh's attitude towards collecting cricket reports?
What was Nyree Singh's attitude towards collecting cricket reports?
What was the reason for Professor Whitelaw's inability to do something for Mr. Singh?
What was the reason for Professor Whitelaw's inability to do something for Mr. Singh?
What did Gopal imply by mentioning 'my little test of your intentions' to Professor Whitelaw?
What did Gopal imply by mentioning 'my little test of your intentions' to Professor Whitelaw?
What can be inferred about Desiree Malpen from her arrival at the Excelsior lounge?
What can be inferred about Desiree Malpen from her arrival at the Excelsior lounge?
What were the topics of conversation among Gopal, Raj Patel, and Professor Whitelaw at the Excelsior lounge?
What were the topics of conversation among Gopal, Raj Patel, and Professor Whitelaw at the Excelsior lounge?
What did Desiree Malpen bring with her when she arrived at the Excelsior lounge?
What did Desiree Malpen bring with her when she arrived at the Excelsior lounge?
Flashcards
Taxi Smell Origin
Taxi Smell Origin
The taxi had a foul smell due to the toilet pipes being connected to its ventilation.
Taxi Driver's View
Taxi Driver's View
The taxi driver believed his interaction with the passengers was normal.
Gratitude Expression
Gratitude Expression
The act of expressing thankfulness for shared information.
National Diary
National Diary
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Malpen's Suspicion
Malpen's Suspicion
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Investigation Location
Investigation Location
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Sensational Reporting
Sensational Reporting
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Expressing Regret
Expressing Regret
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Box Opening
Box Opening
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Box Contents
Box Contents
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Cricket Passion
Cricket Passion
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Whitelaw's Limitation
Whitelaw's Limitation
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Testing Intentions
Testing Intentions
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Malpen's Arrival
Malpen's Arrival
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Lounge Conversation
Lounge Conversation
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Prepared Arrival
Prepared Arrival
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Nyree Singh's House
Nyree Singh's House
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Cricket Connection
Cricket Connection
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Gopal's Cricket Box
Gopal's Cricket Box
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Excelsior Lounge
Excelsior Lounge
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Study Notes
Taxi Incident
- The taxi smelled awful due to the pipes from the toilets being connected to the taxi's ventilation system.
- The taxi driver described the pipes to the American lady as "a special system" to clear the smell.
- The woman regretted asking for the windows to be left open because it made the smell worse.
Taxi Driver's Perception
- The taxi driver thought his interaction with the lady passengers was normal.
Conversation with Taxi Driver
- The woman thanked the taxi driver for the information before ending the conversation.
The National Diary
- The National Diary is a type of publication.
Desiree Malpen's Investigation
- Desiree Malpen thought the car crash involving Nyree Singh was not an accident.
- The taxi driver indicated that Nyree Singh's house was a big bungalow.
- Desiree Malpen went to Nyree Singh's house to investigate.
Criticism of the National Diary
- Other journalists criticized the National Diary for its sensational reporting.
Regrets
- The woman regretted asking for the windows to be left open.
Key Discovery
- Gopal Singh took a key from his pocket and opened a box.
- Desiree found cricket reports and newspaper cuttings inside the box.
Nyree Singh's Love for Cricket
- Nyree Singh was passionate about collecting cricket reports.
- Gopal Singh looked at old papers and mentioned Nyree Singh because of his love for cricket.
Professor Whitelaw's Limitation
- Professor Whitelaw was unable to do something for Mr. Singh because of his limited knowledge.
Gopal's Intentions
- Gopal implied that he was testing Professor Whitelaw's intentions by mentioning "my little test of your intentions".
Desiree Malpen's Arrival
- Desiree Malpen's arrival at the Excelsior lounge implies that she is a social and outgoing person.
Conversation at the Excelsior Lounge
- Gopal, Raj Patel, and Professor Whitelaw discussed cricket and other topics at the Excelsior lounge.
- Desiree Malpen brought notes and documents with her when she arrived at the Excelsior lounge.
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