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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Iqbal choose to deal with his situation?

2. What is the punishment for interfering with those in charge of the Muslim's property?

3. What does Jugga and the group see in villages on the road?

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

5. What does Jugga do to Malli?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

There is vast governmental corruption mentioned throughout the novel. Give at least three examples of this corruption and discuss them at length. What causes this corruption? What are possible consequences? Who is involved? What are possible solutions? Does this corruption lend to the air of violence and hate in the country during the time of the novel? Why? Would this corruption exist if there was not already a war occurring? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Hukum Chand's comments about the indifference of a bullet with Iqbal Singh's discussion of the neutrality of the bullet. What are both men trying to say? How do those comments reflect their feelings about conflict and sacrifice? Be sure to be detailed in your analysis.

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