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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. Where did Jasmine see a rabid man die?

2. Why is Bud in a hurry to marry Jasmine?

3. Who came down from an ashram after Jasmine was widowed?

4. What was the name of the hotel Jasmine stayed in upon arrival in America?

5. What was the name of the Jamaican traveling on the boat with Jasmine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Professorji really do for a living?

2. In the last chapter of the book, who arrives in strange car while Jasmine is looking out the window of the home she shares with Bud?

3. How are Jasmine's "differences" treated by the Baden farmers versus the people she encountered while living in New York?

4. In the story why does Jasmine hoard water and who are the other two people that hoard and why?

5. Why does Du give his mom a loaded rifle?

6. How does Jasmine describe Lillian's views on helping people through tough times?

7. What thoughts are running through Jasmine's head as she encounters a drunk Darrel, and as she drives him back to his farm?

8. What is the great battle between Dida and Mataji?

9. What happened when Jasmine and Bud went to tell Darrel his loan was approved?

10. What is the "Ladies Hour?"

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

The hot dog vendor in the park frightens Jasmine into leaving Manhattan. Explain how Jasmine first encountered this man, and also what happened the last time she saw this man in India. Why is she frightened of him?

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