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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the father in the joke Chacko tells Margaret the morning he meets her at the cafe give to one of his son's as a birthday present?

2. Who comes to the veranda of the History House, waking the twins?

3. What is the Heart of Darkness?

4. What does Chacko go to Comrade Pillai's house to discuss?

5. What does Comrade Pillia make for the pickle factory?

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

How does the author show the hypocrisy and manipulation of idealism?

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