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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. In Chapter 14, what flavor of milk do the boys like the best?

2. When the march pauses in front of the wall of sacred paintings in Chapter 22, who is the only person venerating Zarathustra?

3. What nickname does Gustad have for Dinshawji?

4. What is the name of Dinshawji's nephew?

5. During their conversation in Chapter 14, how long does Ghulam Mohammed give Gustad to retrieve the money from the bank?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Farad's room between Miss Kutpitia, Dilnavaz, and Tehmul?

2. Why does Tehmul love the doll?

3. Describe the incident that occurs between the four children, the milk seller, and Gustad.

4. Why does the pavement artist draw sacred pictures, and what are his qualifications for doing so?

5. Why does Ghulam Mohammed not go inside the Tower of Silence for Major Bilimoria's funeral, and why does he not call Gustad to tell him of the Major's death?

6. Why does Ghulam Mohammed tell Gustad that he needs to return the money immediately? How does he threaten Gustad?

7. Describe the candles that Gustad buys at Mount Mary and explain why he has to buy them.

8. Describe Gustad's interaction with the young man who sleeps in the luggage rack on the train.

9. Why are the Nobles' medical expenses so high, and how do they pay them?

10. Describe Major Bilimoria's appearance in Chapter 18.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationship between character and plot in the conflict between Gustad and Sohrab.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Ghulam Mohammed and then write two paragraphs: one that indicts him as a villain, and another that praises him as one who loves his friend Major Bilimoria to the very end. Stretch your opinions to convincingly argue your point in each paragraph.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of the pavement artist within the novel, within Gustad's life, and within the life of the community.

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