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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 river is considered “the prided of Malgudi” in Chapter 2?
2. After Swami tells his father that his scripture teacher yanked his ear, his father writes a letter to the headmaster saying that the scripture teacher did what to Swami?
3. What “idiotic” (60) thing does Swami’s father say he does not want to hear while he tries to work?
4. What does Swami do to Sankar and the Pea in his class at the end of Chapter 5?
5. When Swami tells Granny that Rajam’s dad is Police Superintendent, what does Granny tell Swami her husband was?
Short Essay Questions
1. What impresses Swami and Mani about Rajam’s house on their first visit in Chapter 3?
2. How does Rajam know the room they are in is not Swami’s during his visit to Swami’s house in Chapter 5?
3. How does Mani show his allegiance to Swami when he finds out about his new nickname of Tail in Chapter 5?
4. What does the Pea tell Swami in class when Swami tells him of his new brother?
5. Why has Swami’s mother been in bed for two days at the start of Chapter 7?
6. Who are Mani and Swami surprised to see when they arrive at Rajam’s house in Chapter 5 and why are they there?
7. Why does Swami’s scripture teacher, Mr. Ebenezar, call the class idiots?
8. What happens at Nallapas Grove between Mani and Rajam?
9. What are Swami’s thoughts on the Infant Standard’s class described in Chapter 4?
10. Describe Swami’s conversation with Granny about Rajam at the start of Chapter 3.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Swami is punished at both of his schools for various responses. Write an essay analyzing the reasons Swami is punished and the methods of punishments used at each school.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast Swami’s relationship with Mani and Swami’s relationship with his father. Use direct examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
The Sarayu River is said to the “the pride of Malgudi” (13). Several significant events happen at or near this river. Write an essay discussing the events that happen at the Sarayu River and their significance.
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