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