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