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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. When Karim and Eleanor argue at Pyke's house, why is Eleanor upset?

2. What do Eva and Haroon announce at the end of the book?

3. How does Heater view Karim?

4. What is the final straw for Karim regarding his relationship with Pyke?

5. How does Anwar die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Eleanor demonstrating a manipulative side by Part Two, Chapter Thirteen?

2. What activities does Pyke have his acting troupe do as they come together for the first time?

3. How does Jamila react to the death in Part Two, Chapter Thirteen?

4. How does Shadwell tell Karim to portray his character in The Jungle Book, and how does Karim react?

5. What is the final straw that lead Karim to leaving Pyke's action troupe and completely cutting them out of his life?

6. What aspects of Karim and Changez make them character foils of one another and likely allow for their strong friendship?

7. What does Pyke open up to Karim about in Part Two, Chapter Twelve, and what surprising offer does he make?

8. After returning to London, in what ways does Karim realize he is finally an adult?

9. What sort of overall reception does the play receive?

10. How has Haroon and Eva's relationship changed by Part Two, Chapter Ten?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why The Buddha of Suburbia is classified as a coming of age story. Who is coming of age in this story, and what life challenges and experiences help that individual mature?

Essay Topic 2

Define 'character foil' and explain how each of the following characters acted as a foil to Karim.

1. Haroon

2. Anwar

3. Changez

Essay Topic 3

Explain why it upset Karim so greatly to find out Charlie participated in bondage. What did that represent to Karim?

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