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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. Does Rashid's "Gift of Gab" return to him?
2. What is the symbol for Khattam-Shud?
3. Shadow Warriors are known as being what?
4. Why does Prince Bolo get angry with Blabbermouth?
5. What does Blabbermouth think of Mudra?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Blabbermouth think of Mudra?
2. What happens to Plentimaw Fishes as the Ocean becomes more and more poisoned?
3. How does Haroun feel about his mother returning?
4. What happens to the citizens of Chup after Khattam-Shud is vanquished?
5. Describe the language Mudra communicates with.
6. What is a Shadow Warrior?
7. What happens when Haroun enters the P2C2E house?
8. What happens when Haroun's wish comes true after drinking the Wishwater?
9. What does Khattam-Shud look like?
10. What does the Gup army look like?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Cult of Bezaban worships a giant idol in the Citadel of Chup City. Khattam-Shud is both the overlord of the cult as well as the leader of Chup itself. Write an essay the explains the details of the Cult of Bezaban and its ties to Khattam-Shud. What exactly is the Cult of Bezaban? What do the members of the cult believe in? What is the symbol for the cult? Why is Khattam-Shud the leader of it? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
Salman Rushdie named many of his characters and locations after Hindustani words and figures. Haroun himself is named after a legendary figure of Baghdad. Write an essay that explains which characters and locations were derived from Hindustani, and what their meanings are. How did Salman Rushdie relate these characters to their real life meanings? Are the characters in the book privy to this information? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
By far the most prevalent theme in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" is that of imagination and fantasy. Rashid is known as the Shah of Blah and the Ocean of Notions, and he is the one from which many stories flow. It is through him that Haroun is first introduced to the ideas of Moody Land and other such fantastical elements. Write an essay that explains why fantasy and imagination are important to the plot of the story. How do Rashid's stories help the protagonist, Haroun, throughout his journey? In what way does fantasy blend with reality to create something greater? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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