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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 town, known for its clay pottery, does Timur ride to the Germans with in Chapter 5?

2. What caused the scar on Thalia's face?

3. When did Mr. Wahdati pass away?

4. What is Markos Varvaris's profession?

5. Where is Markos Varvaris from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Markos's first meeting with Thalia described in Chapter 8?

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

4. What led up to Roshi's injuries?

5. What happens regarding the land settlement in Chapter 7?

6. Who is Amra Ademovic and what is her relationship to Roshi?

7. What does Roshi write in Idris's book in the end of Chapter 5? How does this affect him?

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

9. How is the character of Aria described?

10. What conclusions does Pari reach after reading the magazine article in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the tin tea box and the great oak tree in the novel. What do each of these symbols represent? What themes do these symbols relate to? What do these symbols represent to the characters of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Parwana in the novel. What motivations drive Parwana? What are her major actions in the story? How does Parwana contribute to the novel's plot?

Essay Topic 3

There are at least three frame devices employed in And the Mountains Echoed. What different frames are used? Why are they used? What impact do these frame devices have on the reader?

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