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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 Dilnavaz in Part 4 of Chapter 21?

2. What song does Roshan first sing for Dinshawji in Chapter 13?

3. What hits Tehmul in the head in Chapter 22?

4. Who does Gustad send to get Dr. Paymaster in Chapter 22?

5. Who, along with Dr. Paymaster, leads the march?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Major Bilimoria's appearance in Chapter 18.

3. Where does Ghulam Mohammed meet Gustad in Chapter 16, and what does he request? How is his demeanor different in this chapter from other chapters?

4. 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?

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

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

7. Describe the change that comes over Dinshawji in Chapter 13.

8. Describe Dinshawji's funeral.

9. Describe the incident that occurs between the four children, the milk seller, and Gustad.

10. Where do Laurie and Gustad meet on their lunch hour, and what do they discuss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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

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