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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. Who was Toole?
2. After Lucy and Ibrahim plan the dinner for Father Sebastian, and Lucy appears a little drunk, what does Ibrahim do?
3. Why does Lucy enjoy returning to Rose Cottage?
4. What does Tusker do to embarrass his wife when he attends church on Easter?
5. Why is Tusker impressed by the new Father Sebastian?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the financial situation for Lucy after Tusker dies? Why is she explaining this to Mr. Turner?
2. Why does Mr. Bhoolabhoy not want Lucy to speak to Mrs. Bhoolabhoy if they run into each other at the club? What is he hiding?
3. After Tusker dies, who offers Lucy a home? Why is this important? What does this say about Lucy's customs all along?
4. As Lucy and Ibrahim stand in the kitchen and plan Father Sebastian's meal, Lucy pours Ibrahim a gin. What does this signify? Does the action seen too familiar or does it seem to fit the relationship between the two?
5. What is in the letter that Tusker wrote to Lucy that makes her think it is a love letter?
6. What mood is Tusker in on his birthday? How long does his mood last?
7. Who was Toole? Why does Lucy constantly compare other men to him? Why is he important?
8. After Tusker dies, Lucy must figure out what to do when Mr. Turner comes for his visit. What is her decision and what does this tell us about Lucy?
9. How did Lucy like living in Mudpore? What about the time and the city interested her?
10. What is Tusker's reaction to the new Father Sebastian? Why do you think he is reacting in this manner? Why does this make Lucy feel uncomfortable?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the symbolism of Ibrahim never being able to see the end of the movies?
Essay Topic 2
What are the tensions between the Hindu and the Muslims as described in the novel? Can you identify some of the costumes of each religion? Can you describe scenes of violence because of the tensions?
Essay Topic 3
Descibe the Christian symbols as related to Joseph.
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