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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. Who does Soraya run off with?
2. Why does Iff agree to take Haroun to Gup City?
3. How fast does Butt drive?
4. Who are the Pages of Gup?
5. How does the Hoopoe communicate?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Moody Land?
2. What is the "Old Zone"?
3. Why does Butt stop at the vista outside of the Tunell of I?
4. Describe what Plentimaw Fish look like.
5. Why are Haroun and the other passengers frightened of Butt's driving?
6. Why does Butt the Hoopoe not move his beak when he speaks?
7. Describe Iff and where he comes from.
8. Why were Batcheat and her handmaidens at Chattery's Wall?
9. Why does Buttoo hire Rashid to speak on stage?
10. Who is Oneeta?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Blabbermouth is strongest and most important female character in "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". She is the only one who plays a pivotal role in the saving of Kahani. Write an essay that explores Blabbermouth's character from a feminist perspective. Why is she a strong feminist character? What are her beliefs on work and society? How is she different from other female characters like Princess Batcheat and Soraya? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
Writing style is an important element of fiction writing. "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" is no exception. Write an essay that explores the writing style of the author, Salman Rushdie. Address various components of writing such as perspective, sentence structure, diction, and grammar in your work. Explain how these things contribute to the flow of the narrative. Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
Family is an important aspect of "Haroun and the Sea of Stories". Much of the plot revolves around the adventures of Haroun and his father, Rashid. Write an essay that explores the concept of family within the context of the plot. Why is Rashid important to the story? What role does he play both in Haroun's life, and also in the saving of Kahani? Why is Haroun's mother, Soraya, absent for most of the book? Does Haroun and Rashid miss Soraya? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
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