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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 is the name of Buttoo's houseboat?
2. Who is Prince Bolo betrothed to?
3. How many people were killed on the bus that plunged into the gully?
4. Who is Butt?
5. What color is Batcheat's hair?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the Mist of Misery?
2. How does Rashid react to his wife's disappearance?
3. Why is Haroun embarrassed when he is unable to use his Wishwater properly?
4. Where did the Walrus get his name from?
5. Why does Soraya choose to leave her family?
6. Why does Butt stop at the vista outside of the Tunell of I?
7. Why are the cities of Gup and Chup separated from each other?
8. Who is Oneeta?
9. Describe Iff and where he comes from.
10. Describe Mali.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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