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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many individuals were killed in Chundunnegger?

2. Where does much of the village sleep in this section?

3. How many villagers volunteer?

4. What does Chand fear Iqbal will do at the beginning of the section?

5. What does Chand do in response to his fear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used very heavily in the novel and helps add both depth and realism to the characters. Give three examples of foreshadowing used in the book and explain how that instance is used to signify events that occur later in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, the Sikh soldiers show a great deal of anger toward both the Sikh peasants and the Muslim residents. Why are they so angry? What circumstances have led to their anger? What is happening in the country that lends to their anger? Do you think they have a right to treat the peasants as they do? Why or why not? Be sure to cite stories from the book to show why the Sikh soldiers act as they do.

Essay Topic 3

Iqbal Singh makes several derogatory statements throughout the novel, in terms of the Indian people and their views and values. Choose two topics below and discuss Iqbal's view of that topic, in reference to the people of India:

1. Religion

2. Sexuality

3. Art and Music

4. Slavery / Freedom

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