The Home and the World - Chapter 10 Quiz

Who does the inspector suspect of engineering the theft at the sub-treasury?

Question Answer Choices Sandip. Amulya. The guard, Kasim. Harish Kundu.

What does Amulya reveal about Sandip's use of the gold?

Question Answer Choices Sandip has used none of the gold for the movement. Sandip has kept the gold for personal use. Sandip has sold the gold to fund his own projects. Sandip has donated all the gold to the movement.

Why does Nikhil not think oppression will stop the killings?

Question Answer Choices He thinks it could lead to violence against men. He thinks it will increase tensions with Sandip. He believes it will cause more thefts. He fears it will lead to economic decline.

What does Nikhil hear at night that prompts him to go out?

Question Answer Choices Footsteps approaching. A door slamming. Someone sobbing. A loud argument.

Why does Amulya devote himself to Bimala?

Question Answer Choices He fears Sandip's influence over her. He wants to win her affection. He sees hers as the more noble path. He believes she can help him gain power.

What does Bimala feel when Sandip next appears?

Question Answer Choices Bimala feels a deep sense of betrayal and anger towards Sandip. Bimala feels a renewed sense of admiration for Sandip. Bimala feels confused and unsure about Sandip's intentions. Bimala feels that his magic has gone and does not wish to see him.

Why does Nikhil feel he must banish Sandip from the community?

Question Answer Choices Nikhil feels Sandip's presence is causing unrest among the tenants. Nikhil thinks Sandip is plotting against him with Harish Kundu. Nikhil questions Sandip's morality and fears his ideas will infect the community. Nikhil believes Sandip is stealing money from the sub-treasury.

What rumor leads Nikhil's tenants to encourage him to wield his power?

Question Answer Choices Sandip plotting against Nikhil. Muslims killing cows, which are sacred to Hindus. Thieves stealing from the sub-treasury. Harish Kundu extorting tenants.

What does Nikhil hear has been burned in his name?

Question Answer Choices His house. An effigy of him. A letter. A flag.

What does Chandarath encourage Nikhil to do?

Question Answer Choices Banish all the guilty parties and take Bimala to Calcutta. Invest in the local community and build a school. Leave the country and start a new life elsewhere. Forgive Sandip and focus on the tenants.