Worksheets Name

Amitav Ghosh
Class
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Date
Instructor name: Mr. Asit Kumar Mohanty

1. Discuss the character development of Kanai in 'The Hungry Tide'.

a) Kanai remains detached and rational b) Kanai becomes a villain in 'The Hungry Tide'
throughout the story

c) The character development of Kanai in 'The d) Kanai loses his memory and identity in the book
Hungry Tide' involves a shift from detachment
and rationality to empathy, compassion, and a
deeper understanding of the world around him.

2. How does the character of Deeti in 'Sea of Poppies' reflect the themes of migration and identity?

a) Deeti's character in 'Sea of Poppies' reflects the b) Deeti's character in 'Sea of Poppies' reflects the
themes of migration and identity through her themes of migration and identity by being a
journey from India to Mauritius as an indentured native of Mauritius and not having to adapt to a
laborer, showcasing the challenges faced by new environment.
migrants and the evolution of her identity in a
new environment.

c) Deeti's character in 'Sea of Poppies' reflects the d) Deeti's character in 'Sea of Poppies' reflects the
themes of migration and identity by staying in themes of migration and identity through her
one place and never experiencing any changes luxurious lifestyle in India, contradicting the
or challenges. struggles faced by migrants.

3. In 'The Glass Palace', analyze the character of Rajkumar and his impact on the storyline.

a) Rajkumar's character is essential for illustrating b) Rajkumar's character has no impact on the
the complexities of colonialism and the storyline
interconnectedness of individuals across
borders.

c) Rajkumar's character is a minor side character d) Rajkumar's character is portrayed inconsistently

4. Explain the significance of the character Neel in 'River of Smoke' and how he contributes to the overall
themes.

a) Neel's character highlights the importance of b) Neel is a minor character with no significant
technology in the story impact on the themes

c) Neel's character in 'River of Smoke' serves as a d) Neel represents the theme of environmental
representation of the clash of cultures, impact conservation in the novel
of colonialism, and broader themes of
displacement, power dynamics, and struggle for
autonomy.

5. Compare and contrast the character of Alu and the character of Lila in 'The Shadow Lines'.

a) Alu is practical and grounded, while Lila is b) Alu is curious and imaginative, deeply affected
curious and imaginative. by historical events, while Lila is practical and
grounded, less impacted by history.

c) Alu is deeply affected by historical events, while d) Alu is less impacted by history, while Lila is
Lila is not impacted by history. deeply affected by historical events.

6. How does the character of Ila in 'The Calcutta Chromosome' embody the themes of history and
science?

a) Ila embodies the themes of history and science b) Ila embodies the themes of history and science
by exploring the past to unravel scientific by being a character detached from any
mysteries and understand their significance. historical or scientific context.

c) Ila's character in 'The Calcutta Chromosome' d) Ila represents the themes of history and science
has no relevance to the themes of history and by ignoring the past and focusing solely on
science. futuristic scientific advancements.
7. Discuss the character development of Piya in 'The Hungry Tide' and her relationship with Fokir.

a) Piya's character development is insignificant in b) Piya's character development in 'The Hungry

the story Tide' is marked by her transition from a
reserved researcher to someone deeply
connected to the environment and people
around her. Her relationship with Fokir evolves
from initial misunderstandings to a deep bond
based on mutual respect and understanding.

c) Fokir and Piya have a tumultuous and unhealthy d) Piya remains detached from her surroundings
relationship throughout the novel

8. Analyze the character of Bahram Modi in 'The Glass Palace' and his role in the narrative.

a) Bahram Modi is a minor character with no b) Bahram Modi is a villainous figure who causes
significant impact on the narrative. chaos and destruction.

c) Bahram Modi is a symbol of hope and positivity d) Bahram Modi is a complex character
throughout the story. representing the struggles and ambitions of the
Indian diaspora, playing a pivotal role in
showcasing the impact of historical events on
individual lives.

9. How does the character of Zachary Reid in 'Flood of Fire' represent the clash of cultures and ideologies?

a) Zachary Reid represents the clash of cultures b) Zachary Reid represents the clash of cultures
and ideologies through his mixed heritage, and ideologies through his passion for cooking
upbringing, and internal conflicts.

c) Zachary Reid represents the clash of cultures d) Zachary Reid represents the clash of cultures
and ideologies through his love for gardening and ideologies through his fear of heights

10. Explain how the character of Tridib in 'The Shadow Lines' symbolizes memory and nostalgia.

a) Tridib symbolizes memory and nostalgia by b) Tridib symbolizes memory and nostalgia by
never sharing any stories narrating stories that bridge the gap between
past and present.

c) Tridib symbolizes memory and nostalgia by d) Tridib symbolizes memory and nostalgia by
representing the future instead of the past being a forgetful character
11. Discuss the character development of Shireen in 'The Hungry Tide' and her connection to the natural
world.

a) Shireen's character development in 'The Hungry b) Shireen's character development in 'The Hungry
Tide' is stagnant and disconnected from the Tide' portrays her as indifferent to the natural
natural world. world and its impact on her.

c) Shireen's character development in 'The Hungry d) Shireen's character development in 'The Hungry
Tide' showcases her growing connection to the Tide' focuses solely on her relationships with
natural world and the transformative impact of other characters, ignoring her connection to the
her experiences in the Sundarbans. natural world.

12. In 'The Glass Palace', analyze the character of Uma and her journey towards self-discovery.

a) Uma remains stagnant throughout the story b) Uma's character is inconsistent and lacks
and never experiences any personal growth. depth in her development.

c) Uma's character evolves from a timid girl to a d) Uma's journey towards self-discovery is
resilient woman who embraces her heritage overshadowed by other minor characters in the
and overcomes adversity. novel.

13. How does the character of Mangala in 'River of Smoke' challenge traditional gender roles and societal
norms?

a) Mangala conforms to traditional gender roles b) Mangala is passive and submissive in the story
and societal norms

c) Mangala challenges traditional gender roles by d) Mangala relies on others to make decisions for
displaying independence, intelligence, and her
resilience in a male-dominated society.

14. Compare and contrast the character of Ghosh in 'The Shadow Lines' with other male characters in the
novel.

a) Ghosh in 'The Shadow Lines' is a complex b) Ghosh is portrayed as a secondary character

character with a deep sense of nostalgia and with minimal impact on the storyline
introspection, contrasting with other male
characters who are more outwardly expressive
and engaged with the present.

c) Ghosh is the main antagonist in the novel d) Ghosh is a one-dimensional character

compared to other male characters
15. Explain the significance of the character Murugan in 'The Hungry Tide' and his relationship with the
Sundarbans.

a) Murugan is a minor character with no b) Murugan is a supernatural being with no

relevance to the Sundarbans connection to the natural world

c) Murugan symbolizes the conflict between d) Murugan represents the harmonious

human exploitation and the natural world, relationship between humans and the
emphasizing the need to preserve the delicate Sundarbans
ecosystem of the Sundarbans.