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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what novel's contents does Sancho learn "the key to survival" (129)?
(a) Moby Dick.
(b) Crime and Punishment.
(c) War and Peace.
(d) Madame Bovary.

2. Which cartoon character is Thayer said to resemble?
(a) Yosemite Sam.
(b) Bart Simpson.
(c) Mickey Mouse.
(d) Elmer Fudd.

3. What level of school was Son attending at the time when he dropped out?
(a) College.
(b) Graduate school.
(c) Primary school.
(d) High school.

4. What object is Lance Makioka holding on his lap when he confronts Brother in Brother's own home?
(a) An envelope.
(b) A photograph.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

5. After how many hours does Brother respond to the email he receives from Sister in Chapter 15?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chapter 14 begins, it is revealed that Brother has how many children?

2. Who bestowed the name of the Human Trampoline in Quichotte's sister, according to him?

3. When Rushdie uses a gambling metaphor in Chapter 13, he portrays Quichotte as "betting on" (192) what?

4. While thinking about the subway posters in Chapter 14, Brother declares himself to be what kind of writer?

5. Who sends an email message in Chapter 15 while pretending to be Sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. Under what circumstances does Son disappear for several weeks?

2. What positive traits does Miss Salma R come to believe Quichotte possesses, after reading two of his letters?

3. What element does Sancho decide is the "key to survival" (129) in life and what is the source of his conclusion?

4. Which character wants to facilitate a reconciliation between Brother and Sister and why?

5. What element does Quichotte name as "the only antidote for human misery" (156) and with whom does he share this information?

6. To what creature does Rushdie compare Quichotte as he is "driving the Cruze out of the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan" (192) and why?

7. How do Quichotte and Sancho escape from the mastodons in Berenger, New Jersey?

8. What odd accessory does Sancho notice around the white lady's neck as he and Quichotte leave Lake Capote?

9. For what reason does Rushdie utilize a gambling metaphor within Chapter 13 of Part Two?

10. Discuss an instance of foreshadowing used within Part Two of Quichotte.

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