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