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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 Haroun think of the people they meet at the railway station?
2. How does Buttoo dress?
3. How do Iff and Butt the Hoopoe react to the suspicion of Gup City being at war?
4. Why does Iff agree to take Haroun to Gup City?
5. What is the Mystery of Bezaban?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Gup City look like?
2. Why does Butt stop at the vista outside of the Tunell of I?
3. Why can Rashid only say "ark" when he is on stage in the Town of G?
4. Why is Haroun embarrassed when he is unable to use his Wishwater properly?
5. Why does Soraya choose to leave her family?
6. How does Rashid react to his wife's disappearance?
7. What does Prince Bolo think of Batcheat?
8. Why are the cities of Gup and Chup separated from each other?
9. What does Dull Lake look like?
10. Who is Oneeta?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Haroun uses many unusual inventions to help him along his journey. These items do not exist in the real world, nor do they exist back on Earth. Write an essay that explores some of the inventions mentioned in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Which invention does Haroun use the most? Which invention does he use the least? Why is the Bite-a-light important to his escape while on the Dark Ship? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 2
By far the most prevalent theme in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" is that of imagination and fantasy. Rashid is known as the Shah of Blah and the Ocean of Notions, and he is the one from which many stories flow. It is through him that Haroun is first introduced to the ideas of Moody Land and other such fantastical elements. Write an essay that explains why fantasy and imagination are important to the plot of the story. How do Rashid's stories help the protagonist, Haroun, throughout his journey? In what way does fantasy blend with reality to create something greater? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 3
Money is important to several of the characters in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Snooty Buttoo in particular values money and possessions above many other things in life. Write an essay that explores the theme of money within the context of the plot. Why does Snooty Buttoo value money and things like his houseboat? Are Haroun and Rashid impressed by grandiose material possessions? Are they themselves rich or poor? What is their opinion of money and do they care for finance? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
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