"He knew what he knew: that the real world was full of magic, so magical worlds could easily be real." ― Salman Rushdie, Haroun and the Sea of Stories
- “Haroun had to admit that that was a reasonable remark” What remark is Haroun referring to?
- “Any story worth its salt can handle a little shaking up!” What does ‘worth its salt’ mean?
- What is a term that can be used to describe Khattam-Shud?
a. Arch enemy of language
b. Prince of Silence
c. Foe of Speech
d. All of the above - Which land is bathed in “eternal sunshine” and in which land is it always “the middle of the night”?
- Why does Haroun reject Butt’s explanation about why one half of Kahani is always in daylight while the other is in darkness?
- “All units have been ordered back to base” Why did Iff not receive this command?
- Describe in detail the appearance of the “Floating Gardener”, Mali.
- What is the title of Mali’s occupation and what tasks does he do to carry it out?
- On pg. 83, find a simile that is used to describe floating gardeners.
- On pg. 83, find and state TWO consequences of the pollution that has occurred in the Sea of Stories.
- Why do Plentimaw fishes speak in rhyme?
- What are the names of the two Plentimaw fishes that Haroun met?
- Why are the Plentimaw fishes unwell?
- What is the title of the Plentimaw fishes’ occupation and what tasks do they do to carry it out?
- What happens in the Old Zone?
- Why was the Parliament of Gup known as “Chatterbox”?
- Who is part of the army in Gup? What are their titles and how are they organised?
- Why did people “turn in disbelief” to look at Haroun?
- What machines do the Eggheads operate and what is the outcome they get out of operating these machines?
- Why is Haroun “astounded” at who the Walrus is?
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