Rendezvous with Ray Comprehension quiz

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1. 'Roberge was acquainted with the works of Satyajit Ray.' What does this mean?

A.Roberge happened to criticize the works of Satyajit Ray.

B.Roberge disliked the works of the Satyajit Ray.

C.Roberge came to know about the works of Satyajit Ray.

Question 1 of 15

2. '...and had a singular impact on Bengali films both academically and practically.' What had a singular impact?

A.Essays collected by Fr. Gaston Roberge

B.The criticism made by Ray's detractors

C.The friendship between Ray and Roberge

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3. 'Like Rabindranath Tagore, Ray strode his time like a colossus.' What does 'colossus' mean?

A.'Colossus' means 'an important institute'.

B.'Colossus' means 'an important movie'.

C.'Colossus' means 'an important person'.

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4. What was the impulse that motivated Ray's last films?

A.aesthetics

B.prosthetics

C.self-expression

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5. What were Ray's last three films?

A.Ganashatru, Shakha Prashakha and Agantuk

B.Gunavathi, Shakha Prashakha and Agnivesh

C.Ganashatru, Vishakha Prashakha and Agantuk

Question 5 of 15

6. 'He found the world of Apu so fascinating.' Who was Apu?

A.Apu was the producer of the 'Apu Trilogy'.

B.Apu was the main character in the 'Apu Trilogy.'

C.Apu was the man who introduced Roberge to Ray.

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7. Which three films of Satyajit Ray are mentioned as his most personal works by Fr. Gaston Roberge?

A.Ganashatru, Shakha Prashakha, and Agantuk

B.Charulatha, Shakha Prashakha, and Agantuk

C.Pather Panchali, Aparajito, and Apur Sansar

D.The Apu Trilogy

Question 7 of 15

8. How did Roberge get connected to Ray?

A.with Ray’s friendship

B.with Ray’s works like the Apu Trilogy

C.with Roberge’s preachings

Question 8 of 15

9. 'I was here on a quest to know the world and in the process know myself. I did not come here to convert.' Why did the speaker get converted?'

A.He was attracted to superior Indian culture.

B.He was forced to change his religion.

C.He did not like the films made in his own country.

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10. '...after reaching Culcutta (Now Kolkatta) and joining St. Xavier's College to muster up the confidence...' What does 'muster up' mean?

A.to find people who can help you do something

B.to lose support, courage, etc. to do something

C.to find support, courage, etc. to do something

Question 10 of 15

11. How did Satyajit Ray's approach change in his last three films, according to Fr. Gaston Roberge?

A.He stopped making films altogether.

B.He focused on Hollywood-style entertainment.

C.He shifted towards self-expression.

D.He became more commercial.

Question 11 of 15

12. In the early days of their friendship, why couldn't Ray invite Roberge over for private screenings?

A.because he did not want to disturb Roberge

B.because he did not want to talk to foreigners

C.because of his shyness

Question 12 of 15

13. What is the meaning of the word 'compilation'?

A.a feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that you think is unfair or unreasonable

B.the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

C.a collection of items, especially pieces of music or writing, taken from different places and put together

Question 13 of 15

14. What were the two fields which were positively influenced by the friendship between Ray and Roberge?

A.Andhra cinema and culture

B.Bengali cinema and culture

C.Indian culture and Western culture

Question 14 of 15

15. What is the meaning of the saying, 'No one is a prophet in one's own country'?

A.A great man or a great thing cannot be kept from being identified.

B.A great man cannot become a prophet easily.

C.A great man or a great thing is not recognized at the place where they are born/created.

Question 15 of 15

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