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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. How many security guards show up when "the white lady" (126) launches a racist verbal attack against Quichotte and Sancho at Lake Capote?

2. Long after it is over, Quichotte and Sancho both feel what way about the incident at Lake Capote with the white lady?

3. In what position does Sancho sit while riding in the Chevy Cruze with Quichotte?

4. What object is Lance Makioka holding on his lap when he confronts Brother in Brother's own home?

5. Quichotte and Sancho arrive in New York City toward the end of which month?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What traumatic childhood scenario within Miss Salma R's childhood is explained in the novel's eleventh chapter?

3. For what reason do Quichotte and Sancho visit Lake Capote in Colorado?

4. What element is said to be desired by Sancho more than any other?

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

6. For what purpose does Rushdie use an allusion to Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick in Part Two, Chapter 9: An Unpleasantness at Lake Capote, and Subsequent Disturbances in Reality?

7. What is the symbolism of Babajan's laugh, as revealed in the novel's eleventh chapter?

8. What action finally results in a reunion between Brother and Sister and who takes that action?

9. For what reason do Quichotte and Sancho stop in Berenger, New Jersey before they make their way into New York City?

10. What is the significance of Brother's encounter with the "mosaic portraits of authors and musicians" (213) in the subway station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Salma R's character throughout the novel Quichotte. Discuss whether Salma R is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 2

What message is Rushdie sending regarding the source of human flaws and unhappiness?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Quichotte and analyze Rushdie’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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