Hullabaloo In The Guava Orchard, By Kiran Desai

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    In the end, the monkeys travelled into the mountains and went higher and higher while the crowd stood panting in the orchard.

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This quiz is based on 'Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard' by Kiran Desai, focusing on key plot details and character actions within the story. It assesses understanding of narrative elements, critical thinking, and interpretation of events.

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  • 2. 

    Kulfi hurriedly took her spade and went to look for an exquisit flower. On her way she passed ...........................who was hiding in the bushes, "awaiting the morning´s drama".

    • Sampath

    • The spy

    • Pinky

    • The monkey catchers

    Correct Answer
    A. The spy
    Explanation
    Kulfi was in a hurry to find an exquisite flower, so she took her spade and went on her way. On her journey, she passed someone who was hiding in the bushes, "awaiting the morning's drama." This person is referred to as "the spy" in the answer.

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  • 3. 

    At the beginning of chapter 25, Kulfi created a certain scenario, in which her "cauldron" is filled with herbs, fruits, spices and seasoning. This can make the reader think of her plan as part of "witchcraft".

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In chapter 25, Kulfi sets up a scenario where she has a cauldron filled with herbs, fruits, spices, and seasoning. This scenario is reminiscent of witchcraft, as cauldrons are often associated with witches and potions. Therefore, it is reasonable to think of Kulfi's plan as part of "witchcraft," making the answer true.

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  • 4. 

    On the last night of April, all was quiet in the orchard. The family slept, the monkeys were silent, while Sampath began to feel strangely calm...What did he do next?

    • He picked one ripe guava after another and ate them all.

    • He picked a ripe guava, stared at it, held it in his hand and spent the rest of the night unmoving.

    • He shook the tree so all the guavas fell to the orchard ground for the monkeys to eat.

    • He fell asleep and fell from the tree.

    Correct Answer
    A. He picked a ripe guava, stared at it, held it in his hand and spent the rest of the night unmoving.
  • 5. 

    Once again we laugh at the inefficiency of the men, when they went to catch the langurs  they had forgotten the nets which were now entangled around-----------------------------------------------instead.

    Correct Answer
    the Hungry Hop boy
    Explanation
    The given answer "the Hungry Hop boy" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence in a logical and grammatically correct way. The sentence states that the men forgot the nets and they got entangled around something or someone. The only option provided that fits this context is "the Hungry Hop boy". Therefore, it can be concluded that the correct answer is "the Hungry Hop boy".

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  • 6. 

    Where is the superintendent?

    • In bed, dreaming and snoring.

    • On leave of vacation.

    • With Sampath, on the tree.

    • With the spy, waiting for Kulfi.

    Correct Answer
    A. In bed, dreaming and snoring.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "in bed, dreaming and snoring." This answer suggests that the superintendent is currently sleeping and making noise while doing so. The other options do not provide any indication of the superintendent's location or activity, making them incorrect.

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  • 7. 

    Finally, the air was suddenly still, the monkeys were gone, the birds flew back into the forest. But something interrupted this stillness, what was it?

    • Sampath appeared on the tree again.

    • The Hungry Hop boy drove his van towards Pinky to take her with him.

    • A monkey had jumped into the bubbling cauldron.

    • The spy had fallen into Kulfi`s cauldron.

    Correct Answer
    A. The spy had fallen into Kulfi`s cauldron.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the spy had fallen into Kulfi's cauldron. This is indicated by the sentence "But something interrupted this stillness" which suggests that an event occurred to break the silence. Among the given options, the only one that describes an action that could cause a disturbance is the spy falling into the cauldron.

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  • 8. 

    When the DC realises he had signed the vacation leave for the CMD, he feels that all the decisions he has made so far have been very successful. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the DC realizes he had signed the vacation leave for the CMD, and as a result, he feels that all the decisions he has made so far have been very successful. However, the correct answer is False, meaning that the DC does not feel that all his decisions have been successful. This implies that the DC may have made some unsuccessful decisions, despite signing the vacation leave for the CMD.

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  • 9. 

    At 4 AM, the District collector was on his way to join the army and  head to the orchard, where they would meet the police. Their mission was to ................................................................................................. But the cook, who felt insulted, made them waste almost half an hour.

    Correct Answer
    bring down Sampath from the tree.
    Explanation
    The given correct answer suggests that the mission of the District collector, army, and police was to bring down Sampath from the tree. However, the cook, who felt insulted, caused a delay of almost half an hour, potentially hindering their mission.

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  • 10. 

    In the las months, the spy has been tormented to discover exactly what...................................................................

    Correct Answer
    was in Kulfi´s cauldron.
    Kulfi was cooking.
    Kulfi cooks.
    Explanation
    The given answer options suggest that the spy has been tormented to discover what was in Kulfi's cauldron. The options "Kulfi was cooking" and "Kulfi cooks" imply that Kulfi was the one responsible for cooking, which is relevant to the spy's investigation. Therefore, the correct answer is "was in Kulfi's cauldron", as it directly addresses the spy's torment of finding out the contents of the cauldron.

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  • 11. 

    While the Hungry hop boy was driving to meet Pinky, he realised he would prefer to be eating breakfast in bed. Suddenly he remembered all of his sisters and aunties waiting for him. "...it never happened that he was allowed to eat even his breakfats in peace." What theme does this quote portray? -------------------------------------------------------------

    Correct Answer
    The impossibility to escape society.
    Suffocation.
    The Barbed wire society.
    Explanation
    The quote portrays the theme of the impossibility to escape society. The Hungry hop boy's realization that he would prefer to be eating breakfast in bed suggests a desire for solitude and freedom from the demands and expectations of his family. However, the mention of his sisters and aunties waiting for him implies that he is constantly surrounded by others, unable to find any privacy or peace even during a simple meal. This highlights the idea that he is trapped within the confines of society, unable to break free and have moments of solitude.

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  • 12. 

    The army chasing the monkeys with the nets, Mr Chowla chasing the soldiers and Ammaji, the crowd of devotees breaking the police lines, the policemen running, wheezing, panting desperately. All this is a good description of the

    • Loss of faith.

    • Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard.

    • Lack of authorities.

    • Bazaar society.

    Correct Answer
    A. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard.
    Explanation
    The given description of the army chasing monkeys, Mr. Chowla chasing soldiers, Ammaji and the crowd of devotees breaking police lines, and the policemen running and panting desperately suggests chaos and commotion. This chaotic scene is a good description of the hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard, which refers to a noisy and disorderly situation. Therefore, the correct answer is Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard.

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  • 13. 

    The Brigadier was amazed and demanded a net from a soldier to try to capture an elusive monkey, which ran away. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    He tried to capture a green pigeon.

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  • 14. 

    "Move," shouted the Brigadier. "Move, move, move yourself and your bloody belongings. Now!" Who did The Brigadier get so irritated at?

    • Mr. Chowla

    • The DC

    • The CMO

    • The cook

    Correct Answer
    A. The CMO
    Explanation
    The Brigadier got irritated at the CMO.

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  • 15. 

    "Dark as a monsoon cloud". Tick all the obstables the DC finds on his way to the orchard.

    • The cook´s belongings scattered on the ground.

    • Mr. Chowla´s sudden visit.

    • The encounter with the CMO

    • Kulfi´s cooking the monkey.

    • Vermaji´s wife moving out.

    • The hungry Hop´s van

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The cook´s belongings scattered on the ground.
    A. The encounter with the CMO
    A. Vermaji´s wife moving out.
    A. The hungry Hop´s van
    Explanation
    The DC finds the cook's belongings scattered on the ground, indicating that there may have been some kind of disturbance or incident. The encounter with the CMO suggests that the DC had a meeting or interaction with the Chief Medical Officer, which could have been an obstacle or a challenge. Vermaji's wife moving out could also be seen as an obstacle, as it may have caused some disruption or distraction. The hungry Hop's van could be another obstacle, possibly causing delays or difficulties in reaching the orchard.

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  • 16. 

    As she waited under the tamarind tree for Hungry Hop boy, Pinky felt............................, which foreshadows what will happen with him. 

    • Excited and cheerful.

    • In an extremely bad temper.

    • Exceptionally irritated, dissatisfied and angry.

    • Sad and disapointed to leave her family.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. In an extremely bad temper.
    A. Exceptionally irritated, dissatisfied and angry.
    Explanation
    Pinky's feeling of being "in an extremely bad temper" and "exceptionally irritated, dissatisfied and angry" foreshadows that something negative or unpleasant is going to happen with Hungry Hop boy. This suggests that their meeting might not go well or that Pinky might have a negative reaction to him.

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  • 17. 

    Why do you think this incident was a "bad omen"?

  • 18. 

    In chapter 24 Desai shows that the individual (represented by The DC, The Brigadier, The CMO) cannot control the forces of Nature or the forces of civilazation. Explain.

  • 19. 

    What has happened to Sampath in the end? Who kept the guava?

  • 20. 

    Why haven´t Pinky and Hungry Hop boy ended up together?

  • 21. 

    At the end of chapter 5, Sampath stares at the guava his mother has given him. He absorbes all its collness, and its quiet and stillness goes into him. "The guava becomes bigger and bigger and explodes in a vast Boom!."  How is the "fusion with nature" through the guava similar to what happens with Sampath at the end of the novel?

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