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