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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the little boy report about the river?
2. What religion does Iqbal finally claim in this chapter?
3. What does the head Constable's visit do to the citizens of Mano Majra?
4. What does Chand first tell the Subinspector to do?
5. What does Jugga try to convince Iqbal to teach him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Throughout the novel, the concept of freedom is discussed in terms of what freedom means to different classes in the novel and to different religious sects. Compare and contrast the different views of freedom by the characters in the novel and explain their differing opinions. How does Iqbal see freedom? When he speaks of freedom, does he imply a tangible freedom or political freedom? What are the views of Imam the mullah and the lambardar in terms of freedom? Why do their views differ? Are their views of freedom tangible or political? How does Jugga view freedom? What does he choose to do with his freedom following his release from jail? How does this compare with what Iqbal and the mullah and lambardar choose to do with their freedoms? What does this say about the value of freedom?
Essay Topic 3
Iqbal claims that Jugga is budmash, or a troublemaker, because the government has made him that way. He claims the government makes rules to make those that are disliked labeled criminal. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Is any action inherently bad? Why? What makes something legal or illegal? Does this make the person committing the crime bad? Why or why not? Jugga claims he is a criminal because it is his destiny to be a criminal. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Do you think Jugga's concept that he is a criminal because he chooses bad behaviors is accurate? Do you think it is possible that once someone is labeled a criminal, it is difficult to become anything else? Why or why not?
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