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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sambu's father do for a living?

2. What does Raman wonder about Daisy?

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

4. Who is Dr. Kishen?

5. What animal does the boy's father capture in the forest in "Naga"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a well-constructed essay addressing why the dog returns to the blind man in "The Blind Dog." What message is Narayan trying to convey?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Choose at least 3 female characters from "Malgudi Days." What do these characters have in common? What is different between them? What commentary is Narayan providing about women and society through these women's stories?

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