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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 the post man tell Nataraj?

2. Where does the police inspector hold the investigation into Vasu's death?

3. How does Nataraj's wife feel about Rangi coming to see Nataraj at home?

4. What is the cause for the celebration that Sastri and Nataraj undertake?

5. What does Nataraj's wife do when interviewed by the police?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did the police investigation turn out? What was the common belief about Vasu's death?

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

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

7. What did the police determine killed Vasu? Who were there suspects?

8. How is Sen able to help Nataraj?

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

10. What is Nataraj's first plan to keep Vasu from shooting Kumar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vasu is a central character in The Man-eater of Malgudi. Write an essay about Vasu.

Part 1. Describe the character of Vasu. Who does he represent from the history of India?

Part 2. Give examples from the book of the actions of Vasu and explain how they parallel and symbolize the English occupation of India.

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 book The Man-eater of Malgudi, Nataraj goes through a transformation. Write an essay about how Nataraj changes from the beginning of the story to the end.

Part 1. In the beginning of the book, what is important to Nataraj? How well does he fit into his community?

Part 2. As the book progresses, what influences exert pressure on Nataraj and induce change?

Part 3. By the end of the book, how has Nataraj changed? What is important to him? How well does he get along with the community around him?

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