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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. Which color do Shadow Warriors paint their face?

2. How many connector leads does Haroun have to connect Butt's brain box to?

3. What is the most unusual thing about Shadow Warriors?

4. Does Rashid's "Gift of Gab" return to him?

5. Shadow Warriors are known as being what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Haroun feel about his mother returning?

2. Describe Mudra.

3. Why is Blabbermouth able to snatch the bomb away from the messenger before it is able to detonate?

4. Why is Prince Bolo so angry when he finds out Blabbermouth's secret?

5. What happens to the citizens of Chup after Khattam-Shud is vanquished?

6. What happens when Haroun puts Butt the Hoopoe's mechanical brain back in Butt's head?

7. Describe the language Mudra communicates with.

8. How is Haroun saved from his capture on the Dark Ship?

9. What do Laminations look like and what purpose do they serve?

10. What does Khattam-Shud look like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Every adventure story must have its hero. Haroun is the hero of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Yet even though he saves Kahani, he does not think of himself as a savior. Write an essay that explains why Haroun is a hero to the people of Kahani. What is a hero? What makes Haroun a hero? Why does he not think of himself as heroic? Why do the citizens of Gup appreciate him? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.

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