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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 do the Sanja's ask Numada to do in Chapter 6?

2. What does Isobe write about his wife?

3. What pet does Numada get as an adult that his wife does not like?

4. What does Mrs. Sanja think of the bus that is transporting the tourists?

5. What wakes Mitsuko from a sound sleep at the seedy hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Enami's favorite Hindu goddess?

2. About what does Mrs. Sanja complain while riding on the bus?

3. Why do pilgrims go to the Ganges River?

4. What do some of the students try to get Mitsuko to do concerning Tsu in Chapter 3, and to what is that likened?

5. Who is helping to care for Isobe, and what does he ask her not to tell Keiko?

6. How does Mitsuko feel about her time in the hospital?

7. What does Kiguchi ask Enami about doing while Kiguchi is in India?

8. What is Numada's occupation, and what is he considering purchasing in Chapter 4?

9. What is Enami's warning to Mr. Sanja?

10. What does Numada say to Enami about the trees in India?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

Define plot and include the definitions of the most important elements of a plot. Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not? Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Deep River, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Give a brief synopsis of any important sub-plots.

Essay Topic 2

Numada's story also brings up the theme of sacrifice. The myna bird sacrifices its life for Numada's.

Why do you think Numada believes the myna gave up its life for him? Discuss reasons Numada feels such a deep connection with animals. Use examples from Deep River to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Deep River belongs to the historical fiction genre. Discuss the following:

Define the literary term "genre" and name three other genres in addition to the historical fiction genre. What are the advantages and disadvantages of assigning a genre to a novel? What do you think is the difference between a historical fiction and a historical novel or mystery?

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