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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. Which song does Roshan like Gustad to sing?

2. According to Gustad's memories in Chapter 4, what are he and young Sohrab going to eat at K. Rustom & Co.?

3. What does Gustad attempt to give to Miss Kutpitia for being allowed to use her telephone?

4. Who pays the water seller in Chapter 4?

5. Who does Gustad receive a letter from in the second part of Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the plan that Major Bilimoria outlines for Gustad with regard to picking up the parcel.

2. Why does Roshan's school hold a raffle?

3. Describe Gustad's choice of writing utensil when writing to Major Bilimoria in Chapter 4.

4. What is the story that Malcolm tells Gustad about St. Thomas?

5. Describe the omen that causes Miss Kutpitia not to be able to come to dinner.

6. Describe Gustad's experience at the Chor Bazaar.

7. Why is Dilnavaz upset that Gustad took tea with Ghulam Mohammed at the bookstall?

8. Describe the scene at Madhiwalla Bonesetter's clinic.

9. Why is there enmity between Gustad and his neighbor?

10. As Dilnavaz becomes more desperate to take the evil spell off of Sohrab, what does she do to Tehmul in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role that newspapers have in the story. Stretch your thoughts to make a thorough analysis, and be sure to cite details from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What role does Tehmul play in the story? Is he an important character? Is he aware of the part he plays in the interactions between various characters? Explain your answers, citing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the relationship between character and plot in the conflict between Gustad and Sohrab.

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