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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. What tickets does Hari-prar give Jasmine?
2. Who collects pieces of aluminum foil?
3. During her fall Jasmine's forehead is cut by what?
4. The technical institutes that Prakash wanted to apply to were located in what state?
5. Who accuses Jasmine and her husband of living in sin?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened with "a dog, but not a dog"?
2. After Pitaji died, and Jasmine's brothers came home to take care of the family. How was the outside world brought in to Jasmine at their family home?
3. Jasmine calls Prakash a modern man. What are some examples of his modern outlook?
4. Why is Jasmine scared in the park with Duff and Taylor?
5. How are Jasmine's "differences" treated by the Baden farmers versus the people she encountered while living in New York?
6. Why does Du give his mom a loaded rifle?
7. How does Jasmine compare her identities to Dr. Mary Webb's reincarnations?
8. On the night Jasmine fell in love "before" first sight, two men were guests in the family courtyard. Who are they and why did they disagree?
9. How does Du feel about Jasmine's surprise from the mailman?
10. What did Jasmine see and encounter on her long walk from the hotel before she met Lillian Gordon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
On her mission to burn Prakash's suit in Tampah, at the University, Jasmine instead takes the suitcase and burns the suit in back at the hotel. Discuss what events led up to this action and describe what was going on in her head at this time.
Essay Topic 2
Dida and Mataji have opposing views about Jasmine's role as a female. Explain both sides. Why does Mataji fight so hard for her side? Why do you think Dida fights so hard for hers? Who unexpectedly comes to aid Mataji's point of view and why?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the book Taylor and Duff arrive at the Iowa farm. Talking to Karin on the phone Jasmine thinks "Karin stayed. Du and I are different." Discuss this. Why does Jasmine have these thoughts? What does Jasmine mean by "Karin stayed?" How are Du and Jasmine "different"? (Hint: Don't get caught up in explaining cultural or ethnic differences here.)
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