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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. Where does Mr. Sanja plan to go to take some pictures in Chapter 13?

2. What is Isobe doing when Mitsuko and Numada return to the hotel in Chapter 9?

3. When does Mitsuko awaken from a nap in Chapter 8?

4. What was Tsu doing at the river in Chapter 8?

5. Where are the Japanese and American tourist when they are in a conversation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Isobe travel out to a village near the city?

5. What significance is there to the next day, October 31st?

6. What does Kiguchi do in remembrance of his friend and other dead soldiers?

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

8. What did the Catholic priests tell Tsu he should do if he believed Gandhi's quote, and what does Tsu do?

9. What has Kiguchi read recently about good and evil?

10. What happens when a group of Hindus see Sanja taking pictures of forbidden subjects?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each of the characters have seen or been a part of some sacrifice in their lives.

Discuss what you think sacrifice means to Kiguchi, Mitsuko, Tsu, and Numada.

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

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Deep River help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Deep River? Why or why not. Use examples from Deep River and your own life to support your answer.

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