1. How did the monks view the Swami’s views on Hinduism and Mohammedanism?
2. The word “remonstrated” means -
3. Where did the narrator and the pilgrimage camp for the night?
4. What can be inferred about the Swami’s personality?
5. What is the meaning of the word “unique” in the text?
6. Identify the part of speech of the word “suddenly” in the first sentence.
7. What could be bought in the “broad street” of the camp?
8. What is the overall tone of the passage?
9. How did the party react to the Swami’s announcement?
10. What was the Swami’s stance on Hinduism and Mohammedanism?
11. What does the description of the pilgrimage suggest about the importance of religion in people’s lives?
12. What did the monks believe about the soil of the Punjab?
13. What can be inferred about the monks’ understanding of the world?
14. What was the main topic of conversation between the Swami and the monks?
15. Why do you think the Swami decided to take his daughter on the pilgrimage?
16. How did the monks react to the Swami’s views on the world?
17. The word “incongruous” means -
18. The word “Gerrua” most likely refers to -
19. What was the appearance of the monks’ tents?
20. Where did the journey to Amarnath begin?
21. What did the pilgrims carry with them?
22. Where did the Swami announce his plan to go to Amarnath?
23. What was the atmosphere like during the pilgrimage?
24. What can you infer about the relationship between the Swami and the other members of the party?
25. Where did the Swami spend most of his time?
