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