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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. Jasmine and Bud's adopted son came to them at what age?
2. Who were witnesses to Masterji's murder?
3. What type of plane is mentioned in the book?
4. What is the name of the boat Jasmine stows away on during the last leg of her journey?
5. What tickets does Hari-prar give Jasmine?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What is the great battle between Dida and Mataji?
3. What surprise does the mailman deliver to Jasmine and who is it from?
4. What does Professorji really do for a living?
5. Why does Du say the weird man probably thinks there are weird people in their house?
6. After leaving Darrel's home, why does Jasmine call Karin for help with Darrel?
7. Whom did Prakash marry, and where and how did they meet?
8. What happened with "a dog, but not a dog"?
9. Why did Sukkhi want to kill Jasmine?
10. After Masterji leaves from speaking with Pitaji about Jasmine's education, what happens to Jasmine's mother, and what is decided about Jasmine's education versus marrying the widower?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jasmine lived in an apartment building with Professorji and his family near other Indian families for five months in Flushing, New York. For Jasmine, how was this like living back in India as a widow? How was it different?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Several animals are significant in Jasmine's life. For each animal (a dead water-logged dog, a mad dog at a latrine, a bull on a country lane, a gecko, and hogs) briefly describe why they are significant.
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