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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 was Marco's view of Rosie's passion?

2. What decision did Nalini make at home while Raju was away?

3. What role did Raju's uncle play in the family?

4. Who was Raju's assistant?

5. Where was Raju's creditor from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Nalini dance for the men from the local school?

2. What did Raju propose he and Rosie do about her career?

3. Describe how Raju used Rosie as a prop once she became Nalini.

4. What message does Raju attempt to send to the villagers through Velan's relative?

5. How did Raju's demeanor change while he was involved with Rosie?

6. How did Raju react when his mother and Nalini both moved on without him?

7. How did Raju feel about being replaced as Nalini's manager?

8. How do all of the discussions in the village link together in Chapter 6?

9. How did Raju view his role in Nalini's career?

10. How did Raju force Nalini to spend her days during her dancing career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What changes can be observed in Raju's feelings for the villagers? Cite examples from the text to support the changes you observe. What rationale lies behind the changes in Raju's feelings toward the villagers?

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