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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iqbal plan to do when he returns to Delhi?

2. Who does Chand ask about, once he understands the situation with the attack?

3. What does the Subinspector note to Iqbal and Jugga at the beginning of this section?

4. Why can the Muslim convoy not take their belongings?

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

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

Throughout the book, the villagers of Mano Majra play a passive role in their surroundings. When they heard the shots from Lal's murder, no one came. Even when they disagree with things, they have a tendency to wish for change, rather than create change. Why do you think they behave this way? What could be the cause? Do you think this lack of action is part of the problem in the fight between Muslims and Sikhs? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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