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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 is the Town of G?
2. What does Blabbermouth think of Batcheat?
3. What is Wishwater?
4. What is the Mystery of Bezaban?
5. Why does Blabbermouth threaten Haroun?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Iff and where he comes from.
2. What does Prince Bolo think of Batcheat?
3. How does Rashid react to his wife's disappearance?
4. Why is Haroun's "princess rescue dream" strange?
5. What does the Bezaban idol look like?
6. What is Moody Land?
7. Describe what Plentimaw Fish look like.
8. What is the P2C2E house and where is it located?
9. Describe Butt.
10. Describe Buttoo.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many symbols throughout "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". The Ocean itself is one of them. Write an essay that explores the idea of the Ocean as a symbol. Why is the Ocean a symbol? What does it represent to the people of Gup City? Why is it important? Who is the Ocean most important to? What do the citizens of Kahani use the Ocean for? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
"Haroun and the Sea of Stories" concludes with a happy ending. Haroun and Rashid return home a success, Rashid is able to tell stories once more. Soraya returns home after realizing the faults of Mr. Sengupta, and the citizens of the sad city now remember the city's name. Write an essay that explores the conclusion of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". What happens when Haroun goes to sleep after his return home? Why does he tell Butt the Hoopoe that he does not want to go anywhere? Does Butt understand his reasons for not wanting to go anywhere? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
Blabbermouth is strongest and most important female character in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". She is the only one who plays a pivotal role in the saving of Kahani. Write an essay that explores Blabbermouth's character from a feminist perspective. Why is she a strong feminist character? What are her beliefs on work and society? How is she different from other female characters like Princess Batcheat and Soraya? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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