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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of coupons is Baby Kochamma filling out as she sits in bed listening for Rahel and Estha?

2. What happens to the toys the children brought to the History House?

3. What is the name of the river that plays such an integral part in the novel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Margaret and Sophie in the novel and what they represent.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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