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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. Who are Adel's father's two bodyguards?

2. What does the name "Pari" translate to from Farsi to EnglisH?

3. What did Odelia do to stop Madaline's father from abusing her?

4. Who told Nila about the affair between Pari and Julien?

5. What did Nila claim the scar was from on her abdomen to Pari?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways has Commander Sahib improved the quality of life for the villagers?

2. What litarary frame device is employed in Chapter 6? Why?

3. What exchange takes place between Timur and Nabi in Chapter 5? What does this say about each character?

4. What narrative perspective is employed in Chapter 8? Why do you think the author chose this perspective?

5. What is the symbolic significance of the articles about Markus's work in Chapter 8?

6. What promise does Idris make to Roshi? Does he fulfill his promise? Why or why not?

7. What is Pari's relationship with Julien? For how long have they known one another?

8. How is the character of Aria described?

9. What criticisms of Pari does Nila express in the interview in Chapter 6?

10. What does Markos relate about Pari's visit in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of imagery, foreshadowing, and irony in the novel. What are specific examples of each? What purpose does each example serve? What kinds of irony are employed?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of isolation and friendship in And the Mountains Echoed. What characters in the novel suffer from isolation? How do they overcome isolation? What serves as symbolism for this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and analyze the character of Abdullah in And the Mountains Echoed. How old is Abdullah when his character is first introduced? What impact does the loss of Pari have on Abdullah? Where does Abdullah end up living?

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