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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 Pea call Swami in Chapter 4, which makes Swami want to cry?
2. How many days has Swami’s mother been in bed at the start of Chapter 7?
3. Who does Rajam attempt to order around to impress his friends at the end of Chapter 3?
4. What is the name of Chapter 1?
5. What story is Granny telling when Swami falls asleep?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mani talk to Swami about while walking to Rajam’s to find out what their promised surprise is in Chapter 6?
2. What impresses Swami and Mani about Rajam’s house on their first visit in Chapter 3?
3. How does Swami prepare for Rajam’s first visit to his house in Chapter 5?
4. How does Rajam know the room they are in is not Swami’s during his visit to Swami’s house in Chapter 5?
5. What does Somu explain to Swami regarding his new nickname, Tail, in Chapter 4?
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. Describe Swami’s conversation with Granny about Rajam at the start of Chapter 3.
8. Who does Mani visit to find out what is on exams and what does this person tell Mani?
9. Describe Swami’s visit to his mother’s room at the start of Chapter 7?
10. Why does Swami’s scripture teacher, Mr. Ebenezar, call the class idiots?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Swami’s behavior and emotions are different when outside in nature versus when he is inside at home or school. Analyze these differences and discuss their significance to the one or two themes of the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Swami visits Infant Standards at Albert Mission School a couple of times. Analyze Swami’s feelings toward the children in the class and interactions with the Infant Standards class. How do these moments develop the overall theme of the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Swami and his friends start a cricket team and it so happens that Swami has a talent for cricket, though his school gets in the way of his practice. Analyze the symbolic significance of Swami’s experience with cricket.
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