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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 the Gup army meet before pulling out of the city?
2. Where is the Land of Chup located?
3. What is Blabbermouth's secret?
4. What does Haorun think Butt's hair is like?
5. Why do Haroun and Rashid switch rooms while on the houseboat?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are the cities of Gup and Chup separated from each other?
2. Describe Rashid.
3. Why does Buttoo hire Rashid to speak on stage?
4. Describe Blabbermouth.
5. What is a Hoopoe?
6. Why does Butt the Hoopoe not move his beak when he speaks?
7. Describe Mali.
8. Describe Buttoo.
9. Why do the Page uniforms feature strange stories with Bolo's name in them?
10. Why does Soraya choose to leave her family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the most central themes in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" is that of good versus evil. Throughout Haroun's time on Kahani, he learns of the struggles between the good people of Gup and the evil darkness of Chup. Write an essay that explores the theme of good versus evil within the context of the story. How do the people of Gup City view the people of Chup City? Do the people of Gup have legitimate reasons for worrying about the land past the Twilight Strip? Are all citizens of Chup evil? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Khattam-Shud is the antagonist of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". He is an evil man with a rotten core and dubious ambitions. Write an essay that explores the character of Khattam-Shud. What makes him the antagonist of the story? What are some of his beliefs when it comes to stories and imagination? What is his ultimate goal? What does he want for Earth's second watery moon, Kahani? Does he view the people of Gup as a threat? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 3
Love is yet another reoccurring theme in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Romantic love can be exemplified in the relationship Prince Bolo and Princess Batcheat share. Meanwhile the love of friendship can be seen in the relationships between other minor characters. Write an essay that explains why love is important to the plot of the story. How do romantic love and the love of friendship differ? Why do Prince Bolo and Princess Batcheat share a relationship that revolves around romantic love? What role does love play in the evolution of Haroun's character? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
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