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The Siege of Krishnapur by J. G. Farrell
Contributed by: Robbins
  • 1. What happens to the residents of Krishnapur during the siege?
A) They evacuate without incident.
B) They face starvation and violence.
C) They celebrate a victory.
D) They form an alliance with local rulers.
  • 2. What literary technique is heavily utilized by Farrell in the novel?
A) Irony
B) Personification
C) Allegory
D) Metaphor
  • 3. How does the siege impact community relationships?
A) It has no effect on relationships.
B) It strengthens their bonds.
C) It exposes tensions and prejudices.
D) It leads to unity and cooperation.
  • 4. What type of novel is 'The Siege of Krishnapur'?
A) Fantasy
B) Non-fiction
C) Mystery
D) Historical fiction
  • 5. What does the character of Miss Margaret represent?
A) The oppression of women.
B) Naivety and submissiveness.
C) Traditional gender roles.
D) The struggle for female agency in adversity.
  • 6. Which social class does Mr. Andrew Kemp belong to?
A) Servants
B) Working class
C) British colonial elite
D) Local Indian leaders
  • 7. In the novel, what role does food scarcity play?
A) It represents culinary excellence.
B) It is irrelevant to the plot.
C) It leads to celebration.
D) It highlights desperation and human nature.
  • 8. What does the term 'Krishnapur' refer to in the novel?
A) A mythological place.
B) An actual historical city.
C) A type of architecture.
D) A fictional colonial outpost.
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