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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Grandee do when Mahound and his followers arrive?

2. What was the tragedy of the flood?

3. What is Chamcha's dream from the old days?

4. What decreases along with the disappearance of Chamcha's horns and hooves?

5. What does Srinivas, the toy merchant, see coming toward him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Saladin destroys the wax figures in the Hot Wax Bar, he changes back into his human form. Write an explanation of that transformation. What does it mean to you?

Essay Topic 2

Review the legend of the walnut tree and write a paper on different cultural beliefs and practices. Include customs of your culture that may not have any meaning in another culture. Discuss the importance of different cultures understanding each other.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Sufyan's opinion that association with other Indians will transform Chamcha from his devilish appearance back into his former self. Does this actually happen in some way? Explain your opinion in detail.

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