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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. What part of Gustad's body suffers most from his accident nine years ago?

2. What health problem does Roshan have?

3. What is the prize for the raffle at Roshan's school, as discussed in Chapter 6?

4. How much does Madhiwalla Bonesetter charge for his services?

5. In Chapter 9, Part 3, what is filling the compound when Gustad wakes up in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happened with Dr. Paymaster's sign.

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

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

4. What is the request Major Bilimoria makes to Gustad, and how does Gustad react?

5. Why does Sohrab say he will not go to IIT? How does Gustad react?

6. What three things are worrying Gustad at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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

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

9. How does Gustad manage to get Friday afternoon off to go to the Chor Bazaar?

10. Describe Crawford Market.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In your opinion, which character in this story is the most villainous? Which character is the most heroic? Explain. Does the villain also have heroic qualities, and does the hero also have villainous qualities? Use details from the text to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of the pavement artist within the novel, within Gustad's life, and within the life of the community.

Essay Topic 3

Are Dilnavaz's actions toward Tehmul ethical? Are they justifiable in order to save Sohrab? Explain your opinions thoroughly, using examples from the text to support your thoughts.

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