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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the boy's father in "Naga"?

2. Who is Leela?

3. Why was Rao forced to retire?

4. How old is Rao?

5. Who teaches Selvi the skills she needs for her career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the interactions of at least 3 characters with animals and/or nature, making sure to use specific quotations from the text in your paper.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one short story from "Malgudi Days" and analyze at least 3 literary devices Narayan uses to create the tone for the story. Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your paper.

Essay Topic 3

Choose at least 3 characters from the short stories in "Malgudi Days" and discuss 1) their relationship(s) with religion, god(s), and/or other religious figures and 2) what message Narayan is trying to convey through these characters' experiences.

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