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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 do pages arrange themselves?
2. Who saves Haroun, Mali, Butt the Hoopoe and Iff from the waters of Chup?
3. What does Kahani mean?
4. Which item did Haroun forget he had in his pocket the whole time?
5. What happens when sunlight touches the Citadel in Chup?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Haroun puts Butt the Hoopoe's mechanical brain back in Butt's head?
2. Why does Haroun dislike long goodbyes?
3. Why is Blabbermouth able to snatch the bomb away from the messenger before it is able to detonate?
4. What does Blabbermouth think of Mudra?
5. Why does Rashid tell Buttoo's audience the story of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories"?
6. Describe the language Mudra communicates with.
7. How does Haroun feel when he is captured by Khattam-Shud's men?
8. Describe Mudra.
9. Describe the Dark Ship.
10. Why do some residents of Gup disapprove of Prince Bolo's reasons to go to war?
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
The Cult of Bezaban worships a giant idol in the Citadel of Chup City. Khattam-Shud is both the overlord of the cult as well as the leader of Chup itself. Write an essay the explains the details of the Cult of Bezaban and its ties to Khattam-Shud. What exactly is the Cult of Bezaban? What do the members of the cult believe in? What is the symbol for the cult? Why is Khattam-Shud the leader of it? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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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