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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tuptim presented before the King?

2. How do the women greet the Crown Prince when the King dies?

3. What does Ramsay say is his favorite part of the evening?

4. Credit is given to whom for the main character in Tuptim's play having crossed the river?

5. What kind of makeup do the women in the palace wear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in this play all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write about their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

Power and Greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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