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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jasmine cooking for dinner while Bud works late in Chapter 25?

2. According to Jasmine, in regards to life, who has "practiced without a net"?

3. Where does Darrel tell Jasmine he wants to leave Iowa and go?

4. Who was the brightest boy in the camps?

5. How much money does Du request from Jasmine after his Vietnamese friend leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On her mission to burn Prakash's suit in Tampah, at the University, Jasmine instead takes the suitcase and burns the suit in back at the hotel. Discuss what events led up to this action and describe what was going on in her head at this time.

Essay Topic 2

Jasmine, Vilma and Mataji were all widowed. Compare and contrast the choices each made in her widowhood. How did their choices align or contradict their culture's views on widows.

Essay Topic 3

Two suicides occur in this book (not referring to any bombings). For each character that committed suicide in America, give the name and explain why each committed suicide, including the events that occurred immediately preceding each death.

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