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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. Why doesn't Priscilla buy the ingredient she needs?

2. Of the nine planets, which does the author say looks like the most fun?

3. What does Alobar nickname Kudra many years ago?

4. During which year do Alobar and Kudra come the closest to separating?

5. How old is Kudra when her marriage is arranged?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would have been the restrictions on Kudra as a widow? How does she escape this fate?

2. What vision does Kudra see in the crystal ball? What does this prompt her and Alobar to do?

3. In Part III, what is the year and what event does Pan attend?

4. Describe the suttee that Alobar witnesses in India.

5. Who does Alobar meet while fleeing from the suttee? What does this character have with her?

6. In Part III, what does the author note about Descartes?

7. What is Kudra's response to her arranged marriage? What does her father tell her?

8. In Part III, what is one of the causes of Alobar and Kudra's current squabbles?

9. In Part III, where does Kudra decide she wants to settle? What does this discussion lead to?

10. What is Kudra skilled at? How did she learn this skill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Robbins' use of metaphor and simile throughout the novel. What is unique about the author's descriptions? Define simile and metaphor in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of "Religion and Custom" in Jitterbug Perfume. How does this theme apply to the characters? How does it shape the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Love" in Jitterbug Perfume. What does the author write about love in the text?

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