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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. How many apartments does the Khodadad Building have?

2. What is Major Bilimoria's last gift to Gustad?

3. About what conversation topic does Sohrab get angry in Chapter 3?

4. How long has Dinshawji worked for the bank?

5. What health problem does Roshan have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dilnavaz doing when she "touches wood"?

2. Describe what happened with Sohrab's endeavors in studying insects.

3. How does Ghulam Mohammed know Major Bilimoria, and what type of relationship do they have?

4. What does the letter from Sister Constance say, and how does Gustad respond?

5. Describe Gustad's experience at the Chor Bazaar.

6. Describe the events of Gustad's accident.

7. Why does Miss Kutpitia recommend that Dilnavaz use Tehmul to divert the black magic from Sohrab? How does Dilnavaz respond?

8. How does Dinshawji interact with Laurie Coutino, and for what purpose?

9. Describe Gustad's choice of writing utensil when writing to Major Bilimoria in Chapter 4.

10. As Dilnavaz becomes more desperate to take the evil spell off of Sohrab, what does she do to Tehmul in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of religion in Gustad's life.

Essay Topic 2

In your opinion, which character in this story is the most villainous? Which character is the most heroic? Explain. Does the villain also have heroic qualities, and does the hero also have villainous qualities? Use details from the text to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Dr. Paymaster symbolize tradition? How do his personal effects, habits, and setting reinforce that symbolism? Explain.

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