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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Margaret is a waitress at a London cafe, what does she watch Chacko put into his coffee?

2. What does Inspector Thomas give the twins to drink while he questions them at the police station?

3. When she speaks to them at the police station, what does Baby Kochamma tell the twins they have to do to save Ammu?

4. What does Rahel take to the temple elephant, Kochu Thomban?

5. What does Velutha usually wear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the theme that everything in life has its cost is shown throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

How is incest hinted at in the novel? How is it viewed? What purpose does it serve to the themes of love and belonging?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Communist party to the events and themes of the novel.

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