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

Short Answer Questions

1. What state do Dilip and Pike enter in Act 2, Part 5?

2. What was the name of the boat Flora's mother sailed on to America?

3. Who does Dilip say Flora could never have had a relationship with?

4. Why does Das say Nazrul cannot bring refreshments?

5. What kind of journey did Flora's doctor suggest she make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the characters in the novel and discuss how he or she would cope in one of the following scenarios:

1. The Indian nationalists declare war against the British.

2. The Rajah is assassinated.

3. Das fathers Flora's child.

4.

5.

Essay Topic 2

Replace the play's setting with one of the following settings:

1. Japan.

2. Pakistan

3. USA.

What new meaning would the new setting give the book? How important is setting for developing meaning in a story?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1930s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the novel if it was set in today's society?

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