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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kate Gordon live?

2. According to Du, Dad handles money and Jasmine handles what?

3. Who sent Jasmine a postcard?

4. What is the mailman's name?

5. Dr. Webb believes she used to be what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Two suicides occur in this book (not referring to any bombings). For each character that committed suicide in America, give the name and explain why each committed suicide, including the events that occurred immediately preceding each death.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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