Malgudi Days | 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 - An Astrologer's Day, The Missing Mail

1. How does the astrologer know so much about Guru Nayak when he comes to have his horoscope read?

2. Why is the astrologer so upset at the payment Guru Nayak gives him for his reading?

3. Why does Thanappa hide some of the mail for Ramanujan's family?

4. Why is Ramanujan so strict about sticking to one particular date for Kamakshi's wedding?

Short Essay Question - The Doctor's Word, Gateman's Gift

5. Why does Dr. Raman always tell the truth to patients, no...
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