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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 industrial progress was finally made in Chapter 3?

2. What does the term "pyol" mean?

3. Where did Marco stay for the remainder of his trip?

4. How much did the groom offer to pay Raju's father to keep the equipment?

5. What does Velan's sister claim Raju has to do to change someone?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the train station mirror Raju's life?

2. How did the barber deduce information about Raju's life?

3. How is education viewed up through Chapter 3 of the novel?

4. Why did customers recommend Raju as a top notch guide?

5. What does Malgudi represent for Raju?

6. How does Raju advance his character's transformation in Chapter 4?

7. What raised Marco's estimation of Raju?

8. Why does Raju avoid Velan's sister's wedding?

9. What are Raju's fears when the villagers don't show?

10. How did Raju's skills as a guide enter into his relationship with Rosie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Rosie and Nalini. In what ways did Raju's presence help in the transformation of Rosie? How did his absence assist in the transformation of Nalini?

Essay Topic 2

What possible conclusions can be drawn from the end of the book? How will those present at the end, namely Raju, Velan, the villagers, and the film producer, be changed by the final events? Support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How did Raju's gift to constantly meet everyone's needs help him to get ahead in life? In what ways did it hold him back? What made him unable to say "no" to others?

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