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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arranges for Tuptim's lover to leave Siam?

2. Why is Tuptim stripped when she is brought before the King?

3. The main character in Tuptim's play crosses what river?

4. What does Anna call the behavior of Tuptim and her lover?

5. What functions as a dressing room during the feast preparations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despair is a theme that is used in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this book?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Power and Greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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