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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rupees is Ranga offered to go with the man in the yellow car?

2. Who is Selvi married to?

3. What is Sidda accused of stealing?

4. What is the town fair like?

5. Why does Ranga stop working for the blacksmith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Narayan's treatment of death and dying through the experiences of at least 3 characters from "Malgudi Days."

Essay Topic 2

Why does Narayan leave some stories finished and others unresolved? What is Narayan trying to convey through these contrasting conclusions? Make sure to use specific examples from the text in your essay.

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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