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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting with Das when Flora arrives back from her meeting with the Rajah?

2. What does Das say servants are terrible for?

3. Why does Das say everyone knew about Flora's illness before she even arrived?

4. What does the English couple say the Rajah of Jummapur collects?

5. What does Durance say Indians cannot help doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

What are the main turning points of the novel? How does Stoppard develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

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