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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jugga is brought into Iqbal's cell, what does he claim?

2. What does Chand fear Iqbal will do at the beginning of the section?

3. What does Jugga's mother promise Nooran?

4. Why does the lambardar refuse to look after the property of the Muslims?

5. What does Jugga try to do with the object above the rail line?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Hukum Chand's comments about the indifference of a bullet with Iqbal Singh's discussion of the neutrality of the bullet. What are both men trying to say? How do those comments reflect their feelings about conflict and sacrifice? Be sure to be detailed in your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character of Hukum Chand, based on his actions and comments throughout the entire novel. How does Chand appear at the beginning of the novel as he speaks with the Subinspector about the Muslim issue and the current violence in the country? How does his treatment of the young woman prostitute affect his overall moral appearance? How about his release of Jugga and Iqbal in an effort to stop the oncoming violence? Does his clear fear of consequences lend to a belief that Chand is a good man, or that he is a guilty man? Why?

Essay Topic 3

There is vast governmental corruption mentioned throughout the novel. Give at least three examples of this corruption and discuss them at length. What causes this corruption? What are possible consequences? Who is involved? What are possible solutions? Does this corruption lend to the air of violence and hate in the country during the time of the novel? Why? Would this corruption exist if there was not already a war occurring? Why or why not?

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