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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. Whose presence does Haralal perceive as he sits in the carriage?

2. In "Once There Was a King," what does the queen cook for the king?

3. Who brings Haralal into the house to see Adharlal?

4. How many children does Bishambar have?

5. What does Phatik say when he opens his eyes to see his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Venu and Haralal initally get along?

2. What is Calcutta like for Haralal when he walks through it?

3. How has Venu changed when Haralal goes to see him after his mother's death?

4. What does the narrator of "Once There was a King" say that children did not need to know?

5. How does the king react to first seeing his daughter after 12 years?

6. How does Ratikanta treat those who come to see his patron?

7. What does Phatik's aunt think of him moving in?

8. What happens when the boys put their plan into action?

9. How are 14-year-old boys characterized in "The Home-Coming"?

10. What favour does Venu ask of Haralal, and why does Haralal say no?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two of the stories that have been studied during this course. Compare and contrast their engagement with a common theme.

Essay Topic 2

In "Subha," the titular character is often a witness to events in which she is powerless to intervene. How does Tagore use this dynamic in his critique of society?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the tone of Tagore's writing. Identify the tone and use specific examples of the syntax used to achieve it.

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