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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Swan doing when he suffered his stroke?

2. Who does Flora say invited her to lunch?

3. Who does the note say is coming to meet Pike?

4. What has caused the suspension of the Theosophical Society?

5. What starts working while Das speaks to Flora about Indian art?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of Stoppard's previous plays and contrast it with INDIAN INK in terms of the following:

1. Style.

2. Structure.

3. Themes.

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