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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. Who has written the play that the King wants performed for the British Ambassador?

2. Anna is coming to Bangcock to work for whom?

3. What does the King say Anna's themed lessons will cause him to do?

4. Who is Anna told should bring up the subject of Britain when she speaks with the King?

5. What does the King ask his son to tell him in the third scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens while Tuptim and Lun Tha are singing?

2. The schoolroom is used for what purpose during the preparations for the feast?

3. How does Lady Thiang feel when Anna agrees to speak with the King about Britain?

4. What does Lady Thaing call Anna, and why?

5. Buddha given credit for what event(s) in Tuptim's play?

6. What does Lady Thiang say to Tuptim when she catches her running away from the palace before the play?

7. What is Anna to do when she gets to Siam?

8. What does the King accuse Anna of being when she defends Tuptim?

9. What does the King want to add to the ball for entertainment?

10. Why does the King want Anna to teach his children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Honor is something for which many of the main characters are striving in this book. Who is most affected by this pursuit, and how does it change the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity is a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society are involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the authors feel it is so important?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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