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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street does Selvi's mother live?

2. How many surviving children does Ranga have?

3. What is Sidda accused of stealing?

4. What does Raman buy to try to win affection from the lost child?

5. What is Rao's favorite part of the day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the talkative man in one story that describes his character and life as a youth with how the talkative man is represented in another story about his character and life as an adult.

Essay Topic 2

Choose 3 examples of marriage in "Malgudi Days" and discuss what commentary Narayan is making about the institution of marriage. Make sure to use specific examples and quotations from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Choose 3 "good" acts done by 3 different characters in "Malgudi Days." Discuss 1) what happens to each character as a result of this act and 2) what message Narayan is trying to convey through these events.

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