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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. How many brother and sisters does Haroun have?
2. Does Prince Bolo love his betrothed?
3. What is Rashid's reaction to the news of Soraya's disappearance?
4. What is Rashid's vocation?
5. Who is Butt?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are the cities of Gup and Chup separated from each other?
2. Who is Oneeta?
3. What is Moody Land?
4. Describe Mali.
5. Why were Batcheat and her handmaidens at Chattery's Wall?
6. What is a Hoopoe?
7. What does Prince Bolo think of Batcheat?
8. Describe what Plentimaw Fish look like.
9. Why is Haroun embarrassed when he is unable to use his Wishwater properly?
10. Describe Butt.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Salman Rushdie named many of his characters and locations after Hindustani words and figures. Haroun himself is named after a legendary figure of Baghdad. Write an essay that explains which characters and locations were derived from Hindustani, and what their meanings are. How did Salman Rushdie relate these characters to their real life meanings? Are the characters in the book privy to this information? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
Haroun and Blabbermouth share a relationship that is unique to the other characters. Both characters are nearly the same age and they have an ongoing struggle that exists within the foundations of their friendship. Write an essay that explains why Haroun and Blabbermouth's friendship is important to the plot of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". What do Haroun and Blabbermouth have in common other than their age? Why do Haroun and Blabbermouth constantly struggle and bicker with one another? Could their relationship every flourish into love? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Family is an important aspect of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Much of the plot revolves around the adventures of Haroun and his father, Rashid. Write an essay that explores the concept of family within the context of the plot. Why is Rashid important to the story? What role does he play both in Haroun's life, and also in the saving of Kahani? Why is Haroun's mother, Soraya, absent for most of the book? Does Haroun and Rashid miss Soraya? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
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