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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. In Chapter 11, what does Roshan want Gustad and Dilnavaz to do to prove they are finished fighting?

2. According to Major Bilimoria's letter in Chapter 8, whose advice should Gustad forget?

3. Who lights a fire outside Gustad's window at the end of Chapter 11?

4. What is the name of Miss Kutpitia's nephew?

5. What is Ghulam Mohammed's nickname for Major Bilimoria?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gustad's experience at the Chor Bazaar.

2. What are some of Tehmul's idiosyncrasies?

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

4. Describe the bhaiya's job.

5. Describe Dr. Paymaster's neighborhood.

6. How does Dinshawji interact with Laurie Coutino, and for what purpose?

7. What is Dilnavaz doing when she "touches wood"?

8. Why does Sohrab say he will not go to IIT? How does Gustad react?

9. Why does Miss Kutpitia recommend that Dilnavaz use Tehmul to divert the black magic from Sohrab? How does Dilnavaz respond?

10. Describe Crawford Market.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Dilnavaz's relationship with Miss Kutpitia's magic. How does she think of it at the beginning of the novel? How does she think of it at the end?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role that newspapers have in the story. Stretch your thoughts to make a thorough analysis, and be sure to cite details from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Ghulam Mohammed and then write two paragraphs: one that indicts him as a villain, and another that praises him as one who loves his friend Major Bilimoria to the very end. Stretch your opinions to convincingly argue your point in each paragraph.

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