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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 does Haroun feel when he is captured?
2. What does Kahani mean?
3. Which character saves the encampment from the Chupwala messenger's intentions?
4. Which color do Shadow Warriors paint their face?
5. A Shadow Warrior always has what with them?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Rashid tell Buttoo's audience the story of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories"?
2. What do Laminations look like and what purpose do they serve?
3. Why do some residents of Gup disapprove of Prince Bolo's reasons to go to war?
4. How does Haroun feel about his mother returning?
5. What happens to Plentimaw Fishes as the Ocean becomes more and more poisoned?
6. What happens when Haroun's wish comes true after drinking the Wishwater?
7. How is Haroun saved from his capture on the Dark Ship?
8. How does Haroun feel when he is captured by Khattam-Shud's men?
9. What does Blabbermouth think of Mudra?
10. Describe the Dark Ship.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The world of Kahani features many literary-themed components. Among these are the Pages of the Gup Army, and the Sea of Stories itself. Write an essay that explains how writing and literature is important to Earth's second watery moon, Kahani. How does the name Kahani itself tie into the themes of literature and writing? Why are the Pages of the Gup Army organized into Chapters and Volumes? How does the Stream of Stories work and what is its purpose? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 2
Writing style is an important element of fiction writing. "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" is no exception. Write an essay that explores the writing style of the author, Salman Rushdie. Address various components of writing such as perspective, sentence structure, diction, and grammar in your work. Explain how these things contribute to the flow of the narrative. Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
"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.
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