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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who performs Tuptim's play?

2. Where does Tuptim run when Anna sees her and her lover?

3. How does the person held responsible for the Crown Prince's new thoughts feel about this?

4. The King is dying of what ailment?

5. The main character in Tuptim's play crosses what river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

The King presents a very interesting and unique philosophy on life. What is this philosophy, and how does this different idealism affect the people around him?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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