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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 is Gustad writing to at the end of Chapter 4?

2. Who knows Mr. Madon's first name?

3. Who does Gustad receive a letter from in the second part of Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Dr. Paymaster say the doll needs?

5. In the first part of Chapter 9, on what subject is Cavasji yelling out the window?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three things are worrying Gustad at the beginning of Chapter 9?

2. Why is Dilnavaz upset that Gustad took tea with Ghulam Mohammed at the bookstall?

3. How does Ghulam Mohammed know Major Bilimoria, and what type of relationship do they have?

4. How does Gustad normally spend his lunch hour?

5. Describe Gustad's choice of writing utensil when writing to Major Bilimoria in Chapter 4.

6. Describe Dr. Paymaster's neighborhood.

7. Why is there enmity between Gustad and his neighbor?

8. Describe the plan that Major Bilimoria outlines for Gustad with regard to picking up the parcel.

9. What does the letter from Sister Constance say, and how does Gustad respond?

10. What is the plan that Gustad develops for dealing with Major Bilimoria's parcel, and who else is involved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Major Bilimoria before and during his time in prison. What effect does the setting have on his appearance and behavior? What effect does the setting have on the reader's perception of him as a villain?

Essay Topic 2

How does Dr. Paymaster symbolize tradition? How do his personal effects, habits, and setting reinforce that symbolism? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What role does Tehmul play in the story? Is he an important character? Is he aware of the part he plays in the interactions between various characters? Explain your answers, citing examples from the novel.

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