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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. To what mystery man does Dinshawji compare Gustad in Chapter 12?

2. Where is Major Bilimoria in Chapter 15?

3. What is Tehmul looking for at night in the compound in Chapter 20?

4. At the end of Chapter 18, which country is India at war with?

5. What does Dr. Paymaster carry during the march?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alamai's relationship with her nephew.

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

3. 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?

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

5. Describe the morcha.

6. Why does Tehmul get hit with a brick?

7. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

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

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

10. Describe the candles that Gustad buys at Mount Mary and explain why he has to buy them.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the relationship between character and plot in the conflict between Gustad and Sohrab.

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