Top 50+ Solved Bend in the river - V.S.Naipaul MCQ Questions Answer
Q. What was wrong with Mahesh's engraving machine that makes signs?
a. The machine was too complicated for him to operate.
b. It was impossible to assemble.
c. He could not get the raw materials to make the signs.
d. No one needed signs.
Q. What is Indar's moment of insight?
a. He understands that he was meant to write the African story.
b. He realizes he must return to his roots to be happy.
c. He knows without a doubt that he belongs to himself alone and would surrender his manhood to nobody.
d. He sees he has not marketed himself correctly.
Q. How does the purser on the steamer show that he does not respect the President in A Bend in the River?
a. He speaks French which the President has banned.
b. He sneers every time the President is mentioned.
c. He puts a cloth over the President's portrait.
d. He sits down when the national anthem is playe
Q. What confidence does Indar impart to Salim?
a. The Domain is about to become an officer training school for the army.
b. The Domain is going to close for lack of funds.
c. The President is going to replace Raymond at the Domain.
d. The President is going his own way and no longer needs Raymond's help.
Q. Why does Salim think Yvette married the much older Raymond?
a. She must have had an unhappy homelife.
b. She must have been very lonely.
c. She must have thought he was extraordinary.
d. She must have thought he would be rich.
Q. Who is the surprise visitor to Salim's store?
a. Zabeth's husband
b. The President
c. Indar
d. Salim's brother
Q. What amazes Salim about Raymond?
a. He does not seem to love Yvette.
b. He has no ambition to leave the country.
c. He works on plans to overthrow the President.
d. His position with the President is shaky but he remains loyal.
Q. What does the President in A Bend in the River do at a ruined suburb?
a. He builds a large complex.
b. He builds a shoe factory.
c. He builds a new barracks for his army.
d. He levels it and makes a park.
Q. Why does Metty inform on Salim's black market activities?
a. Because Salim refused him money to leave the town
b. Because Salim takes Theo's side againt him
c. Because Metty has always hated Salim
d. Because Salim did not bring back presents from Europe
Q. What do the townspeople in A Bend in the River speculate about the new complex?
a. That it will be a munitions factory.
b. That it will be a model farm and agriculture school.
c. That it will be a large hospital.
d. That it will be the President's winter palace.
Q. Why was Indar turned down at the Indian High Commission?
a. He is not a Hindu.
b. He does not speak Hindi.
c. He is too young.
d. He is not a citizen of India.
Q. What has become of Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter whom Salim feared he might have to marry?
a. Kareisha has left the family and moved to Americ
b. Kareisha is married to a British man and has four children.
c. Kareisha has gone to India and will marry a doctor.
d. Kareisha, Nazruddin's daughter, has become a pharmacist.
Q. What is the difference between Salim and Indar as they walk to the river after the party?
a. Indar sees the beauty of the place while Salim sees only garbage.
b. Salim is confused, but Indar is sure of himself.
c. Indar wants to meditate but Salim wants to talk.
d. Salim is exhilarated by the evening but Indar is edgy.
Q. What does Shoba do when she returns?
a. She announces that she is pregnant.
b. She goes into isolation.
c. She opens a beauty salon.
d. She refuses to speak to Mahesh.
Q. What does Indar mean when he tells Salim he's where it's at?
a. Where everything will come to an end.
b. Where these is the peace of obscurity.
c. Where big things are happening.
d. Where the new revolution will start.