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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. To whom does Quichotte place a phone call at the end of Chapter 13 after tending to Sancho's wounds?

2. Which quality of Sister's is well-known within her social circle?

3. What is Sancho's main desire, as revealed in the novel's ninth chapter?

4. Over what type of game do Brother and Sister reconnect and begin to renew their bond in Chapter 15?

5. When Quichotte and Sancho find themselves arriving in New York City in Chapter 13, what form of transportation had they used to get there?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss an instance in the novel when humor is used to underscore the theme of absurdity.

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

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

10. On whose behalf is Anderson Thayer meeting with Dr. R. K. Smile in the novel's eleventh chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read a lengthy interview with Rushdie. Write an essay explaining the connection between several of Rushdie’s answers and a major theme presented within the text of Quichotte.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of the final passages included at the end of Quichotte.

Essay Topic 3

Perform a biographical criticism of Quichotte by researching Rushdie's life and work. Be sure to create a strong and specific claim focused on this particular book and then support that claim with quotes from the book and from your research of Rushdie.

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