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English 101: English Literature15 chapters | 138 lessons | 10 flashcard sets
A Passage to India: Forster's Treatment of Colonialism
1. How does Mrs. Moore differ from other British tourists in India?
2. How does the end of A Passage to India reflect Forsters' view of colonialism?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
A Passage to India is a novel written by E.M. Forster that examines the themes of colonialism and unequal race relations between Britain and India, in India, over the last couple of centuries. The following quiz/worksheet combo will help test your understanding of the definition of colonialism, British imperial rule in India, and the themes and plots of A Passage to India.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
Use these assessment tools to assess your knowledge of:
- British colonial practices and Forster's view of them
- The relationship of the characters Aziz and Fielding in the novel
- The questions raised by A Passage to India
- The basic plots and events of the novel
Skills Practiced
This worksheet and quiz let you practice the following skills:
- Making connections - use understanding of the concept of colonialism and how it is portrayed in A Passage to India
- Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the relationships between characters in the novel
- Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding A Passage to India
Additional Learning
To learn more about E.M. Forster's A Passage to India, review the corresponding lesson on analyzing A Passage to India. This lesson covers the following topics:
- Colonialism
- British imperialism in India
- Relationships amongst British and Indian characters in the novel
- Forster's view of race relations in India over the centuries
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10 in chapter 9 of the course:
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- Introduction to E.M. Forster: Overview of Life and Works 14:45
- Howards End: Forster's Novel of Family and Social Class 12:08
- A Passage to India: Forster's Treatment of Colonialism 12:47
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