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Memory and the Supernatural in Indian Literature

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the interplay between memory and the supernatural in Indian literature. The questions delve into various literary works and explore how memory and the supernatural are intertwined to create unique and captivating narratives.
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In the novel The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, how does the protagonist, Rahel, use memory to navigate her traumatic past?

  1. She suppresses her memories to escape the pain.

  2. She actively confronts her memories to heal.

  3. She selectively remembers certain events to create a more palatable narrative.

  4. She uses her memories as a tool for revenge.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rahel employs selective memory to cope with the traumatic events of her past, choosing to remember certain moments while suppressing others in order to create a more bearable narrative.

In Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie, how does the protagonist, Saleem Sinai, use his supernatural ability to communicate with other midnight's children?

  1. Through telepathy.

  2. Through dreams.

  3. Through physical touch.

  4. Through the power of imagination.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saleem Sinai possesses the supernatural ability to communicate with other midnight's children through telepathy, allowing them to share thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

In the short story The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh, how does the protagonist, Piya, use her memories of her grandmother to navigate the complexities of her present life?

  1. She draws strength from her grandmother's wisdom and resilience.

  2. She uses her grandmother's memories to escape the harsh realities of her present.

  3. She confronts her grandmother's past mistakes to avoid repeating them.

  4. She uses her grandmother's memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Piya finds solace and guidance in the memories of her grandmother, drawing strength from her wisdom and resilience to navigate the challenges of her present life.

In the novel A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, how does the protagonist, Ishvar, use his memories of his past to cope with the hardships of the present?

  1. He suppresses his memories to avoid reliving the pain.

  2. He actively confronts his memories to find closure.

  3. He uses his memories as a source of inspiration and hope.

  4. He uses his memories to justify his actions in the present.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ishvar finds solace and strength in his memories of the past, using them as a source of inspiration and hope to cope with the hardships of the present.

In the novel The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh, how does the protagonist, Tridib, use his memories of his childhood to understand the complexities of his adult life?

  1. He uses his memories to escape the responsibilities of adulthood.

  2. He uses his memories to make sense of the political and social changes he witnesses.

  3. He uses his memories to justify his own actions and decisions.

  4. He uses his memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tridib relies on his memories of childhood to make sense of the complex political and social changes he witnesses as an adult, seeking to understand the roots of the present in the past.

In the short story The Ghost of Annie Besant by Ruskin Bond, how does the protagonist, Mr. Oliver, use his memories of Annie Besant to cope with the loneliness of his present life?

  1. He uses his memories to escape the harsh realities of his present.

  2. He uses his memories to find closure for his past mistakes.

  3. He uses his memories to inspire himself to make positive changes in his life.

  4. He uses his memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mr. Oliver finds solace in his memories of Annie Besant, using them as a means to escape the loneliness and harsh realities of his present life.

In the novel The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, how does the protagonist, Sai, use her memories of her grandmother to understand her own identity and place in the world?

  1. She uses her memories to reject her grandmother's values and beliefs.

  2. She uses her memories to embrace her grandmother's values and beliefs.

  3. She uses her memories to understand the complexities of her own identity.

  4. She uses her memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sai explores her memories of her grandmother to gain insights into her own identity, seeking to understand the complexities of her heritage and her place in the world.

In the novel The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, how does the protagonist, Balram Halwai, use his memories of his past to justify his actions in the present?

  1. He uses his memories to excuse his criminal behavior.

  2. He uses his memories to explain his motivations and circumstances.

  3. He uses his memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Balram Halwai relies on his memories of his past to provide context for his actions in the present, explaining his motivations and circumstances rather than excusing his behavior.

In the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, how does the protagonist, Tessie Hutchinson, use her memories of the past to understand the present lottery ritual?

  1. She uses her memories to justify the lottery ritual.

  2. She uses her memories to question the lottery ritual.

  3. She uses her memories to escape the reality of the lottery ritual.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tessie Hutchinson's memories of past lotteries lead her to question the ritual's purpose and fairness, causing her to challenge its validity.

In the novel The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, how does the protagonist, Rahel, use her memories of her childhood to understand the complexities of her adult relationships?

  1. She uses her memories to escape the responsibilities of adulthood.

  2. She uses her memories to make sense of the political and social changes she witnesses.

  3. She uses her memories to justify her own actions and decisions.

  4. She uses her memories to understand the complexities of her adult relationships.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rahel draws upon her memories of childhood to gain insights into the dynamics of her adult relationships, seeking to understand the roots of her current struggles in her past experiences.

In the novel The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh, how does the protagonist, Tridib, use his memories of his childhood to understand the complexities of his adult life?

  1. He uses his memories to escape the responsibilities of adulthood.

  2. He uses his memories to make sense of the political and social changes he witnesses.

  3. He uses his memories to justify his own actions and decisions.

  4. He uses his memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tridib relies on his memories of childhood to make sense of the complex political and social changes he witnesses as an adult, seeking to understand the roots of the present in the past.

In the novel The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, how does the protagonist, Sai, use her memories of her grandmother to understand her own identity and place in the world?

  1. She uses her memories to reject her grandmother's values and beliefs.

  2. She uses her memories to embrace her grandmother's values and beliefs.

  3. She uses her memories to understand the complexities of her own identity.

  4. She uses her memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sai explores her memories of her grandmother to gain insights into her own identity, seeking to understand the complexities of her heritage and her place in the world.

In the novel The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, how does the protagonist, Balram Halwai, use his memories of his past to justify his actions in the present?

  1. He uses his memories to excuse his criminal behavior.

  2. He uses his memories to explain his motivations and circumstances.

  3. He uses his memories to manipulate others.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Balram Halwai relies on his memories of his past to provide context for his actions in the present, explaining his motivations and circumstances rather than excusing his behavior.

In the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, how does the protagonist, Tessie Hutchinson, use her memories of the past to understand the present lottery ritual?

  1. She uses her memories to justify the lottery ritual.

  2. She uses her memories to question the lottery ritual.

  3. She uses her memories to escape the reality of the lottery ritual.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tessie Hutchinson's memories of past lotteries lead her to question the ritual's purpose and fairness, causing her to challenge its validity.

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