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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ammu tell Estha he has to be sure to hold onto during their last conversation?

2. Who does Rahel decide is being beaten on the veranda of the History House instead of Velutha?

3. Where do Rahel and Estha go after they search for Sophie by the river?

4. Who does Rahel ask Ammu about and ruin the mood of a pleasant afternoon?

5. What is the Heart of Darkness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do the twins consider how much they are loved, whom they love, and who loves them? What are the roots of this deep-seeded need and how is it shown throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship of Rahel and Estha in these terms: a) Is the twins' relationship a sustaining, positive force for both of them? or b) Is the twins' relationship an unhealthy, destructive force for both of them? Use specific themes and events in the book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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