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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. In "The Child's Return," what does the boy point to from his go-cart?

2. In "The Cabuliwallah," what is the name of the hero in the narrator's novel?

3. Where is Rahman from?

4. What kind of factory is located in the postmaster's village?

5. What does Mini think the Cabuliwallah's bag contains?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Raicharan react to the birth of his son?

2. What is the result of Rahman's final visit to Mini's house?

3. What do Ratan and the postmaster talk about?

4. What is the narrator's first impression of Rahman?

5. How does Anukul react to Raicharan's claim that Phailna is his son?

6. How does Raicharan's situation change when Anukul gets married?

7. What do the students at Phailna's hostel think of Raicharan?

8. How does Mini initially react to Rahman?

9. What does the postmaster think about as he is leaving?

10. How does Mini change as she grows older?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Tagore's depiction of gender roles and expectations, using examples from three of his stories.

Essay Topic 2

A number of Tagore's stories feature figures (tutors, servants, etc) who enter the household and have a great impact on those within it. Select two examples and compare how Tagore uses them to advance the narrative.

Essay Topic 3

Other than nature, what do you think is the defining symbol in Tagore's writing? Support your opinion using examples from one or more of his stories.

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