Literary Analysis Quiz

According to A.L. Basham, Indian civilization is characterized by:

• Aggressive nationalism

• Material prosperity

• Spirituality and tolerance

• Technological advancement

In The Heritage of India, Basham emphasizes the importance of:

• Colonial influence

• Military power

• Philosophical and religious traditions

• Economic trade routes

In A Bookish Topic, R.K. Narayan humorously critiques:

• Political leaders

• The publishing industry

• people who borrow books

• Religious customs

What narrative style is used in A Bookish Topic?

• Tragic

• Satirical and humorous

• Dramatic monologue

• Stream of consciousness

The speaker in Narayan's essay expresses discomfort while:

• Visiting a library

• Preparing a lecture

• Lending books

• Writing a novel

Where is the postmaster posted in Tagore's story?

• A city post office

• A remote village in Bengal

• A military cantonment

• An island town

What is the name of the orphan girl in The Postmaster?

• Kamala

• Rani

• Ratan

• Meena

The story The Postmaster primarily explores the theme of:

• Social injustice

• Rural development

• Emotional detachment and longing

• Political revolution

The Refugees by Pearl S. Buck deals with the plight of:

• women

• refugees

• Indians

In The Refugees, Buck highlights which central human value?

• Patriotism

• Wealth accumulation

• Compassion and dignity in adversity

• Intellectual superiority