Clear Light of Day | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part 1

1. How is Old Delhi different from New Delhi? Re-read the parts describing the city and note the words the author uses. Do the words create a sense of place?

2. What are some of the basic differences between Tara and Bim? Examine their appearance, their attitudes, their sense of family.

3. Describe Bakul's appearance and behavior, and discuss his attitude towards his work and towards his wife.

4. Describe Bim as an adult woman, including her attitude towards her family members as well as her appearance.