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