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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Rashid accused of being a spy?
2. Who is Prince Bolo betrothed to?
3. What is a floating gardener?
4. Why is the story Haroun dreams strange?
5. What vehicle does Butt drive?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what Plentimaw Fish look like.
2. Why does Buttoo hire Rashid to speak on stage?
3. What does Gup City look like?
4. What happens to the Ocean of Kahani when it is polluted?
5. What does Arabian Nights Plus One look like?
6. Why does Soraya choose to leave her family?
7. Describe Iff and where he comes from.
8. Why are the cities of Gup and Chup separated from each other?
9. What does Dull Lake look like?
10. Why does Butt the Hoopoe not move his beak when he speaks?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Family is an important aspect of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Much of the plot revolves around the adventures of Haroun and his father, Rashid. Write an essay that explores the concept of family within the context of the plot. Why is Rashid important to the story? What role does he play both in Haroun's life, and also in the saving of Kahani? Why is Haroun's mother, Soraya, absent for most of the book? Does Haroun and Rashid miss Soraya? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Haroun uses many unusual inventions to help him along his journey. These items do not exist in the real world, nor do they exist back on Earth. Write an essay that explores some of the inventions mentioned in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Which invention does Haroun use the most? Which invention does he use the least? Why is the Bite-a-light important to his escape while on the Dark Ship? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 3
The world of Kahani features many literary-themed components. Among these are the Pages of the Gup Army, and the Sea of Stories itself. Write an essay that explains how writing and literature is important to Earth's second watery moon, Kahani. How does the name Kahani itself tie into the themes of literature and writing? Why are the Pages of the Gup Army organized into Chapters and Volumes? How does the Stream of Stories work and what is its purpose? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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