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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. Who does Swami’s scripture teacher discuss “gadding about with dancing girls” (5) in Chapter 1?
2. What is Rajam’s father’s occupation?
3. What is the title of Chapter 5 of Swami and Friends?
4. What does the school clerk tell Mani he should draw in order to study for exams?
5. What does Swami tell Granny Rajam once killed?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mani tell Swami he plans to do to Rajam in Chapter 2?
2. What does Mani talk to Swami about while walking to Rajam’s to find out what their promised surprise is in Chapter 6?
3. In what ways does Rajam, the new student in Chapter 2, impress Swami?
4. Describe Swami’s visit to his mother’s room at the start of Chapter 7?
5. What does Swami say about Jesus in response to Mr. Ebenezar’s criticism of Hindu beliefs in Chapter 1?
6. What happens when Swami returns to school after Rajam’s visit in Chapter 5?
7. Describe Swami’s conversation with Granny about Rajam at the start of Chapter 3.
8. Which of Swami’s father’s arguments about why he should study for exams inspires Swami to study?
9. What class does Swami stare at while bored in Vendanayagam’s class in Chapter 1?
10. What does Somu explain to Swami regarding his new nickname, Tail, in Chapter 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay defining friendship from Eleanor’s perspective. How important is friendship to Swami and in what ways does it affect his behavior at school or at home?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.
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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