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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. Where did Raju stay in relation to Marco and Rosie?

2. How much did Raju owe the creditor?

3. After leaving Raju's mother's home, where did Raju and Nalini live?

4. What was Raju's fate after he became preoccupied with Rosie?

5. Who does Raju say should attempt a hunger strike to return the rains?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Rosie returned to Raju, why was that not enough for him to straighten out his life?

2. How is Raju's perception of the world changing?

3. What caused Raju to lose his friendship with the driver? How did he know it was over?

4. Who called Raju "a humble humanitarian" and why?

5. What did Raju do to prepare for the men from the local school? What did this reveal about Raju?

6. How do all of the discussions in the village link together in Chapter 6?

7. As Nalini continued to manage her career, what did Raju learn about her as a person and in relation to the men in her lives?

8. How did Raju view his role in Nalini's career?

9. What message does Raju attempt to send to the villagers through Velan's relative?

10. How is Raju's message to the village misinterpreted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the reaction from the Indian Government to Raju's physical condition through the strike. Given the conditions of the village and the purpose of the strike, what is important about the reaction?

Essay Topic 2

How did Raju's gift to constantly meet everyone's needs help him to get ahead in life? In what ways did it hold him back? What made him unable to say "no" to others?

Essay Topic 3

How does the temple represent freedom for Raju? In what ways does it act as a cage? How do the villagers add to both of these scenarios?

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