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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 does Mitsuko offer to do for Kiguchi in Chapter 8?

2. By Chapter 12, how many American tourists have arrived at the hotel with the Japanese group is staying?

3. Where does Mitsuko go to look for Tsu in Chapter 8 after not finding him at the river?

4. Where is Tsu staying in Chapter 9?

5. About what are the tourists concerned after the situation about Gandhi becomes known?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Isobe witness as he is getting drunk and wandering the streets in Chapter 10?

2. Of what is Tsu capable only in his dreams?

3. When do the Hindus and Tsu rise in the morning?

4. Why is wrong with Kiguchi in Chapter 8, and how is Mitsuko involved?

5. Of what are the tourists concerned after the assassination in Chapter 9?

6. Where does Isobe go despite concerns about civil unrest?

7. What quote does Tsu read of Mahatma Gandhi's?

8. What does Numada do with the myna bird he bought?

9. What does Isobe think as he throws his empty bottle into the river in Chapter 10?

10. What does Kiguchi say to Mitsuko on the bus about Americans and Japanese?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kiguchi is taking a tour to India.

Discuss what Kiguchi hopes to find in India and the ultimate outcome of that hope. Use examples from Deep River to support your discussion.

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

Discuss the following:

Identify the protagonists of the story and why you believe they are such. Identify the antagonists of the story and why you believe they are such. Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Which, if any, characters are not essential to the story? Explain.

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