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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. When Haroon and Karim argue at the end of Part Two, Chapter Eleven, who storms out?

2. As part of the creative process, what does Pyke ask his actors to share?

3. How does Karim feel toward Eleanor after they sleep together?

4. What does Pyke ultimately decide about Karim's characterization?

5. What does Jamila decide to do after Anwar's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. The motif of manipulation comes to the forefront in Part Two, Chapter Thirteen. How has Pyke demonstrated manipulation at this point in the novel?

2. Under what pretense does Matthew Pyke enter the story?

3. How has Haroon and Eva's relationship changed by Part Two, Chapter Ten?

4. How has Charlie been influenced by punk?

5. What activities does Pyke have his acting troupe do as they come together for the first time?

6. After returning to London, in what ways does Karim realize he is finally an adult?

7. How does the relationship between Karim and Eleanor change in Part Two, Chapter Twelve?

8. After Karim and Charlie have lived together a few months in New York, what two things about Charlie make Karim want to get away from him?

9. How does Shadwell tell Karim to portray his character in The Jungle Book, and how does Karim react?

10. What does joining Pyke's acting troupe help Karim to realize about social class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family relationships play a large role in the book, and in most of the character's lives. Select one family relationship to describe in-depth; how did it change throughout the book and how did it affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Manipulation is a major theme in The Buddha of Suburbia. Describe at least three different situations where one character is manipulating another. What is their motivation for manipulating someone else? Do the characters being manipulated realize what it happening? If so, why do they allow it to happen?

Essay Topic 3

Define 'character foil' and explain how each of the following characters acted as a foil to Karim.

1. Haroon

2. Anwar

3. Changez

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