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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 yells at the bhaiya in Chapter 1?

2. In the beginning of the second part of the first chapter, what is Gustad waiting for?

3. What is the purported cause of Mrs. Pataskia's ill temper?

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

5. About what conversation topic does Sohrab get angry in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Miss Kutpitia's brother and nephew, and how does it affect Miss Kutpitia?

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

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

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

5. Describe the scene at Madhiwalla Bonesetter's clinic.

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

7. Why does Dr. Paymaster talk about the Italian doll while he is examining Roshan, and what does he suggest will help the doll?

8. How does Gustad manage to get Friday afternoon off to go to the Chor Bazaar?

9. What happens to Gustad's father's property, and what parts of it remain in Gustad's care?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Gustad's relationship with tradition and compare it with Sohrab's. How does each respond to the various symbols of tradition in the novel? Use examples from the book to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the use of flashback in the story. At what points in the plot does Mistry use it? Do you think it enhances or detracts from the literary value of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of religion in Gustad's life.

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