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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 visits the Nobles' home in the beginning of Chapter 16?

2. To what animals does Gustad compare the soldiers he sees in the train station in Chapter 18?

3. What season is it in Chapter 15?

4. According to Dilnavaz, what will "burn up" Gustad's blood?

5. In what country is Roshan's doll made?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

2. Describe the air raid shelter that Gustad and Darius build.

3. Why does Tehmul get hit with a brick?

4. Why are the Nobles' medical expenses so high, and how do they pay them?

5. Summarize the article that Dinshawji brings for Gustad to read.

6. What happens in Farad's room between Miss Kutpitia, Dilnavaz, and Tehmul?

7. Why does Ghulam Mohammed not go inside the Tower of Silence for Major Bilimoria's funeral, and why does he not call Gustad to tell him of the Major's death?

8. Why does Ghulam Mohammed tell Gustad that he needs to return the money immediately? How does he threaten Gustad?

9. Why does Dilnavaz dump a pan full of a foul substance over Mr. Rabadi's head?

10. What is Cavasji doing in Chapter 20, and what does Gustad note that is different about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the symbolic value that the doll contains for Roshan and for Tehmul.

Essay Topic 2

How does the conflict between Gustad, Major Bilimoria, and Ghulam Mohammed conclude? Do you think the conflict resolves, or does it simply stop happening? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, which character in this story is the most villainous? Which character is the most heroic? Explain. Does the villain also have heroic qualities, and does the hero also have villainous qualities? Use details from the text to support your opinions.

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