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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. When the march pauses in front of the wall of sacred paintings in Chapter 22, who is the only person venerating Zarathustra?

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

4. Whose window is lit up during the blackout in Chapter 20?

5. Where is Major Bilimoria in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens to the pavement artist at the end of the novel?

6. Describe Dinshawji's funeral.

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

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

9. Describe Alamai's relationship with her nephew.

10. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens at a funeral at the Tower of Silence? Explain in detail, and then write two paragraphs: one in which you argue in favor of the use of vultures at the Tower of Silence, and one in which you argue against the use of vultures.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of the pavement artist within the novel, within Gustad's life, and within the life of the community.

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