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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 Granny explain to Swami that he will soon have in Chapter 7?
2. How does Swami feel when his Granny tells him about his new brother?
3. What “idiotic” (60) thing does Swami’s father say he does not want to hear while he tries to work?
4. Chapter 8 begins how long before Swami’s school exams?
5. Whose leg is Mani surprised to find he bit in Rajam’s room in Chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why has Swami’s mother been in bed for two days at the start of Chapter 7?
2. What class does Swami stare at while bored in Vendanayagam’s class in Chapter 1?
3. How does Mani show his allegiance to Swami when he finds out about his new nickname of Tail in Chapter 5?
4. What impresses Swami and Mani about Rajam’s house on their first visit in Chapter 3?
5. Describe Swami’s visit to his mother’s room at the start of Chapter 7?
6. What happens when Swami returns to school after Rajam’s visit in Chapter 5?
7. Who are Mani and Swami surprised to see when they arrive at Rajam’s house in Chapter 5 and why are they there?
8. What does Swami say about Jesus in response to Mr. Ebenezar’s criticism of Hindu beliefs in Chapter 1?
9. Describe the exchange between Rajam and his cook when Mani and Swami first visit in Chapter 3.
10. How does Swami’s father react to the examination list Swami has written in Chapter 8?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the voice of Swami’s father. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text and analyze whether this is a positive or negative voice.
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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