Question 1

In the novel, A Bend in the River, Salim starts an affair with the wife of Raymond named

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In "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul, Salim starts an affair with Yvette, who is the wife of Raymond.

Question 2

Salim, starts narrating a story in the interior of an unnamed African country of what river?

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The story is set in the interior of an unnamed African country by the bend of the great river, as referenced in V.S. Naipaul's novel "A Bend in the River."

Question 3

When Salim finds out that Raymond was the 'Big man's white man' why was he thrilled?

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Question 4

What does the river symbolise in The Bend in the River

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Question 5

Who is the 'big man' in the novel, A Bend in the River?

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The 'big man' in the novel "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul refers to the President, who is a central figure in the political and social changes happening in the unnamed African country where the story is set.

Question 6

Why does Salim feel sorry for the president after returning from Europe

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Salim feels sorry for the president because he realizes that the future he has seen in Europe is far more advanced and promising than what the President's vision for Africa could ever achieve, making the President's promises seem inadequate in comparison.

Question 7

Salim travels to London to visit

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Salim travels to London to visit Nazruddin, who is a character in V.S. Naipaul's novel "A Bend in the River."

Question 8

What is the name of the British Colonial policy Winterbottom is tasked with enforcing?

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Indirect Rule was a British colonial policy where local rulers were allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status in a new colonial setting. This approach was notably used in various British colonies in Africa, where it was seen as a way to govern more efficiently by using existing traditional hierarchies and institutions.

Question 9

'A Bend in the River' was published in

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'A Bend in the River' was published in 1979 by V.S. Naipaul.

Question 10

Salim has a love affair with a women named

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Salim has a love affair with a woman named Yvette in the novel "Season of Migration to the North" by Tayeb Salih.

Question 11

'A Bend in the River' is set in post-colonial

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'A Bend in the River' is set in post-colonial Africa, specifically in a town at a bend of a great river in a newly independent African nation.

Question 12

"The New Domain" covers several years during which the country is in a period of

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"The New Domain" refers to a period of economic prosperity, characterized by significant growth, development, and wealth accumulation within a country or region.

Question 13

Salim is both the protagonist and the first-person

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Question 14

Salim gets involved in the illegal smuggling of

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Salim gets involved in the illegal smuggling of ivory and gold. This is a common theme in narratives that explore the illegal trade of precious materials, where ivory and gold are often highlighted due to their high value and the severe impact their illegal trade has on wildlife and communities.

Question 15

What ethnicity was Soraya?

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Soraya's ethnicity is not accurately described by any of the options provided, as they refer to nationalities or religious affiliations rather than ethnicities. However, the closest option given is "Muslim," which is actually a religious identity rather than an ethnicity. It's important to note that Islam is a religion practiced by people of various ethnic backgrounds around the world, and being Muslim does not denote a specific ethnicity.

Question 16

What was wrong with Mahesh's engraving machine that makes signs?

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Mahesh's issue with the engraving machine was that he could not get the raw materials needed to make the signs, which hindered his ability to use the machine effectively.

Question 17

What is Indar's moment of insight?

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Question 18

How does the purser on the steamer show that he does not respect the President in A Bend in the River?

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Question 19

What confidence does Indar impart to Salim?

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Question 20

Why does Salim think Yvette married the much older Raymond?

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Salim believes Yvette married Raymond because she must have thought he was extraordinary, indicating a perception of unique or exceptional qualities in Raymond that attracted Yvette to him.

Quiz 1: Bend in the river - V.S.Naipaul