Q1. What is the author’s main observation about Kathmandu?
A) It is a chaotic and lively city.
B) It is a quiet and peaceful city.
C) It is a city of commercial importance.
D) It is a city of historical significance.
Answer: A) It is a chaotic and lively city.
Q2. What does the author observe at the Pashupatinath temple?
A) A variety of people and animals.
B) Only Hindu worshippers are allowed.
C) A clean and tidy temple.
D) Westerners were allowed inside.
Answer: A) A variety of people and animals.
Q3. What does the author see in the market?
A) Only fruit and vegetable sellers.
B) Cows roaming freely.
C) Quiet and peaceful surroundings.
D) Noisy and chaotic atmosphere.
Answer: D) Noisy and chaotic atmosphere.
Q4. What is the significance of the Baudhnath Stupa?
A) It is a place of religious worship.
B) It is a historical monument.
C) It is a place of commercial importance.
D) It is a place of political significance.
Answer: A) It is a place of religious worship.
Q5. Owns the shops surrounding the Baudhnath Stupa?
A) Indian immigrants.
B) Tibetan immigrants.
C) Nepalese immigrants.
D) Western immigrants.
Answer: B) Tibetan immigrants.
Q6. What does the author reflect on in relation to the flute music?
A) The power of music to connect people.
B) The significance of rhythm in our lives.
C) The importance of breath in playing the flute.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D) All of the above.
Q7. What is the author’s observation about the journey back home?
A) It is marked by homesickness and a desire for comfort.
B) It is filled with adventure and excitement.
C) It is a short and uneventful trip.
D) It is an important business trip.
Answer: A) It is marked by homesickness and a desire for comfort.
Q8. What does the author’s fascination with the flute seller highlight?
A) The importance of music in Kathmandu.
B) The significance of cultural diversity.
C) The power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers.
D) The author’s love for music.
Answer: C) The power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers.
Q9. What is the author’s reflection on the significance of breath in playing the flute?
A) It is important for producing music.
B) It is a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings.
C) It is essential for good health.
D) It is a religious practice.
Answer: B) It is a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Q10. What is the author’s observation about the Pashupatinath temple?
A) Only Hindus are allowed inside.
B) Westerners are welcome to visit.
C) The temple is closed to visitors.
D) The temple is under renovation.
Answer: A) Only Hindus are allowed inside.
Q11. What does the author buy in the market?
A) Western cosmetics and antiques.
B) Fruits and drinks.
C) Chocolates and film rolls.
D) All of the above.
Answer: B) Fruits and drinks.
Q12. What does the author see being thrown into the river from a balcony?
A) A basket of old offerings.
B) A dead body.
C) Food waste.
D) None of the above.
Answer: A) A basket of old offerings.
Q13. What is the significance of the small shrine protruding from the river bank in Kathmandu?
A) It is a sacred Hindu temple
B) It is a shrine dedicated to Buddha
C) It is believed that when the goddess inside emerges fully, the evil period of Kaliyuga will end on earth
D) It is a popular tourist attraction
Answer: C) It is believed that when the goddess inside emerges fully, the evil period of Kaliyuga will end on earth.
Q14. What does the author observe at Pashupatinath?
A) A corpse being cremated
B) Two monkeys fighting
C. Washer women doing their work on the riverbank
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above.
Q15. What is the author’s reflection on the significance of breath in playing the flute?
A) It is important to pause and breathe in order to produce music
B) Breathing has no significance in playing the flute
C) One should never pause while playing the flute
D) None of the above
Answer: A) It is important to pause and breathe in order to produce music.
Q16. What is the author’s fascination with the flute seller in Kathmandu?
A) The flute seller is selling unique flutes
B) One should never pause while playing the flute
C) The flute seller is from the author’s hometown
D) The flute seller is a famous musician
Answer: B) It is important to pause and breathe in order to produce music.
Q17. What is the contrast between the experiences in Kathmandu and the journey back home for the author?
A) Kathmandu is busy and chaotic while the journey back home is calm and serene
B) The journey back home is marked by homesickness and a desire for comfort while the experiences in Kathmandu are full of adventure and excitement
C) Kathmandu is a religious and cultural hub while the journey back home is devoid of any cultural significance
D) None of the above
Answer: B) The journey back home is marked by homesickness and a desire for comfort while the experiences in Kathmandu are full of adventure and excitement.
Q18. What did the author see at the Buddhnath Stupa?
A) White dome ringed by a road
B) small shops
C) Tibetan prints and silver jewelry and no crowd
Answer: D) All of above.
Q19. Which two temples did the writer visit?
A) Doleshwar Mahadev
B) Pashupati Nath and Budhnath Stupa
C) Gokarna Mahadev Temple
D) Santaneshwor Mahadev Temple
Answer: B) Pashupati Nath and Budhnath Stupa.
Q20. Tell the other names of the Flute.
A) Bansuri
B) Reed
C) Murli, Shakuhachi, and Neh
D) All of above
Answer: D) All of above.
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