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

2. In what location is Sancho walking when he is accosted and attacked by a group of white men in suits?

3. What criticism does Sancho make about Quichotte's driving skills?

4. The woman in the cream house is described as a member of which people?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explicate the theme of courage within Quichotte. What is Rushdie’s message regarding courage and how do you know?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Rushdie's purpose for juxtaposing at least two different locations in a particular way within the text of Quichotte.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Rushdie's treatment of truth, lies, and hypocrisy within the text of Quichotte.

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