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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. How long did Danny's Cousin Kannan sail in a boat until the Coast Guard of Canada arrested everyone?

2. How long did Cousin Kannan spend in prison and then gain legal status?

3. On page 83, how much does Danny throw in a beggar's cup?

4. How many exits lead out of Central Railway Station?

5. What country is Danny from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Danny from and what is that place like?

2. How did Danny meet Sonja?

3. What does Danny know that happened to Radha three years ago?

4. Why is there a blue mist on page 9?

5. What are unwritten laws for cleaners in Australia and in Sri Lanka?

6. What can be purchased at the 24-hour convenience store on page 48?

7. How does a woman named Sam help Danny after he removed her cacti?

8. What does Danny tell Prakash when he calls him at 11:11 a.m.?

9. On page 52, what does Danny notice?

10. What does the narrator say about getting something to drink in Sydney?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Personification is a figure of speech that assigns objects or animals human characteristics or qualities. When does Danny use personification? How would you describe how and why the author uses personification?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Where does the novel take place? Does the setting in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or does it almost take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

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