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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. What does Moraes say Aurora found out about the mushroom crone?

2. What does Moraes lament?

3. How is Abraham's physical infirmity introduced?

4. How does Moraes say his mother died?

5. What taboo subject does he discuss in chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do readers learn about some important Indian history?

2. How does Christina turn out as she grows into maturity?

3. How does Moor excuse himself for writing about his parents sex lives?

4. In the office, what happens to the young 15-year-old heiress?

5. How does Fielding bring together opposing forces to serve his purposes?

6. After reconciling, what plans do Moor and Abraham make?

7. How does Vasco Miranda come into the lives of the Zogoiby family?

8. Why has Aurora been up to so much mischief in the house late at night?

9. How do Aurora and Moor react to the presence of Uma?

10. What is the situation with Sammy Hazaré after Aurora's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay of at least two typed, double spaced pages On Rising Above Bad Circumstances. As an example in your essay, review the history of Nadia Wadia. See how she rises out of obscurity to become famous as Miss World, gets involved with unsavory characters, angers men like Sammy Hazaré by refusing his advances, and suffers having her face disfigured. Finally discuss how she manages to rise above circumstances by looking inward instead of in the mirror.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critique of at least two typed, double spaced pages on The Moor's Last Sigh.

(1) Is it a good story? (2) Is it easy or difficult to read? Why? (3) Do some of Rushdie's gimmicks get in the way? Why? (4) Is it literature that will stand the test of time? (5) What, in your opinion, sets Rushdie apart as a novelist? (6) what is your recommendation to others about reading this novel?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double spaced pages The Importance of Good Fiction Writing. In your essay use these points:

(1) some fiction includes historical fact in such a way that learning history is fun reading, (2) some fiction uses the art form to get across moral principles without being preachy, and (3) some fiction is pure fantasy and relaxing to read.

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