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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. Who is Naga?

3. Near what landmark does Ramu fall asleep after a fight with his mother?

4. What has happened to Sambu's father?

5. What is Rao still able to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a well-written essay, 1) discuss what message you think Narayan is trying to convey to his reader about fate, 2) at least 2 literary devices Narayan uses to support this position, and 3) whether or not you agree with Narayan's take on fate.

Essay Topic 2

Use at least 3 characters from "Malgudi Days" to present an argument showing what values Narayan holds most important in a person/character. Make sure to use direct quotations from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between two characters in any story in "Malgudi Days." Is it healthy? Unhealthy? What does each character get out of the relationship? What is the symbolism in certain parts of their connection to each other? What message is Narayan trying to convey through these two characters' relationship with each other?

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