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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nataraj unwittingly do in the crowd at the celebration?

2. What is the animal hospital like?

3. What did Rangi do to try to protect Kumar?

4. How have Sastri and Nataraj given themselves some peace from the hyena and prostitutes?

5. What is the overriding emotion in Vasu's plans to shoot Kumar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Nataraj enters Vasu's apartment after hearing about his death?

2. How is Vasu's death discovered and made known?

3. What incident with Nataraj happens in the crowds during the mayor's speech?

4. What happens when Nataraj visits Vasu as the procession approaches?

5. What is the night and morning before the celebration like for Nataraj?

6. What happens when the group with the police inspector go to visit Vasu?

7. What does Sastri learn from Rangi about how Vasu died?

8. Rangi and Nataraj discuss several things when she taps on the grille of the press. What do they discuss and what is their conversation like?

9. What happens between Vasu and Nataraj with Vasu's purse?

10. What is the celebration that is planned, and who is planning it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author of The Man-eater of Malgudi is a respected and prolific author. Write an essay about R.K. Narayan.

Part 1. Biography. Where did R.K. Narayan grow up and study? When did he live and what important events did he witness?

Part 2. What influence on his work did the political situation of era he lived in have?

Part 3. What others works has he produced and what recognition has he received?

Essay Topic 2

Consider this famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the ways its animals are treated."

Part 1. Do you agree with the quote? Why or why not?

Part 2. Why is this theme central to the story The Man-eater of Malgudi?

Part 3. How does the treatment of animals help define the characters of Nataraj and Vasu?

Essay Topic 3

In The Man-Eater of Malgudi the animal hospital is nothing but a barren field despite the fully trained veterinarian and all his equipment sitting in the little shack. Write an essay about the difficulties of international aid.

Part 1. Explain the situation of the animal hospital in The Man-Eater of Malgudi.

Part 2. Is there blame to be assigned to any party in such a situation? Who? What could have been done for a better result?

Part 3. What are some of the crucial aspects to keep in mind when developing international aid projects? Are there logical steps to take to avoid wastes such as the animal hospital?

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