The Man-Eater of Malgudi Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Man-Eater of Malgudi Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. What does Nataraj admire about Vasu even when they are no longer friends?

2. What does Nataraj worry Vasu will do?

3. Why has the adjournment lawyer had a hard time financially?

4. Which of the following best describes the kind of man that Nataraj is?

5. What is Nataraj's poet friend trying to accomplish?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the relationships Nataraj has with the people around him?

2. Who is Vasu, what is his history, and what is the first thing he does in his relationship with Nataraj?

3. What happens when Vasu returns, and what does he want to show Nataraj?

4. Who does Nataraj employ at the printing press? What is his relationship with his hired help?

5. What does Nataraj fear that Vasu will do in order to retaliate regarding the forestry officer and what does he do about it?

6. What happens when the forestry officer comes to the press looking for Vasu?

7. What happened to the transaction with the client that Nataraj left waiting when he left with Vasu?

8. How does Nataraj feel about Vasu living in the attic as he observes him practicing his profession? Why?

9. How does the business transaction unfold between Nataraj and Vasu?

10. What is the purpose of the blue curtain separating the two rooms of the printing press, and why is this important to Nataraj?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book The Man-eater of Malgudi, Nataraj goes through a transformation. Write an essay about how Nataraj changes from the beginning of the story to the end.

Part 1. In the beginning of the book, what is important to Nataraj? How well does he fit into his community?

Part 2. As the book progresses, what influences exert pressure on Nataraj and induce change?

Part 3. By the end of the book, how has Nataraj changed? What is important to him? How well does he get along with the community around him?

Essay Topic 2

In The Man-Eater of Malgudi the animal hospital is nothing but a barren field despite the fully trained veterinarian and all his equipment sitting in the little shack. Write an essay about the difficulties of international aid.

Part 1. Explain the situation of the animal hospital in The Man-Eater of Malgudi.

Part 2. Is there blame to be assigned to any party in such a situation? Who? What could have been done for a better result?

Part 3. What are some of the crucial aspects to keep in mind when developing international aid projects? Are there logical steps to take to avoid wastes such as the animal hospital?

Essay Topic 3

A big part of the message in the book The Man-Eater of Malgudi was in the way the book ended. Write an essay about the final happenings of the book.

Part 1. Discuss the symbolic importance of the various characters in the final chapters; Include at least Kumar in the procession, Nataraj at home, Vasu in his attic, Rangi dancing, and the poet's creation at the heart of the celebration.

Part 2. Now discuss the important actions taken by these figures and how they relate to historical events.

Part 3. Discuss the death of Vasu. How many characters tried to protect Kumar from him? Did any of them succeed in taking definitive action against him? What did foil Vasu? What is R.K. Narayan saying by that?

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