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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. In Chapter 10, when did Sankar remember that many went to prison and never used the services of an advocate?

2. How many people follow Moorthy in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 12, what has Ramayya promised to sacrifice to Kenchamma for his wife's cure?

4. In Chapter 10, what day of the week would Seenue sometimes go to Karwar on a cart?

5. In Chapter 17, how many months along in her pregnancy is Radhamma?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who decides when the villagers will begin plowing and how in Chapter 12?

2. In Chapter 13, what pilgrimage does the Mahatma make?

3. What happened to Seetharamu in prison?

4. Why has Sankar never remarried?

5. What can be seen in Rangamma house in the night in Chpater 10?

6. How do lights glow during Kartik?

7. What happens in Chapter 14 when the villagers picket Boranna's toddy grove?

8. Who does Betel Lakshamma want Moorthy to free her people from in Chapter 15?

9. How does Ramakrishnayya die?

10. Who pickets and where in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Kanthapura, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

Moorthy is warned that if he does not stop associating with Pariahs, he will be excommunicated. What does it mean to be excommunicated? Why is it more difficult for Narsamma to be excommunicated than it is for Moorthy?

Essay Topic 3

Moorthy decides to fast for three days in the temple. Why does Moorthy decide to fast? How is meditation a part of his fasting? Does Moorthy accomplish what he wanted to achieve with his fast?

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