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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. Why does Raman take up sign painting?

2. What material does the lawyer wear to his celebration?

3. What does Raman ask the lawyer for?

4. What does Raman buy at a market?

5. How does Daisy do her makeup?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Raman warn people about a nameboard at the lawyer's house?

2. What is the Boardless Hotel?

3. Why does the lawyer host a celebration?

4. What accessory does Raman buy at a market?

5. Why does Raman find it difficult to be around Daisy?

6. What does Raman do for work?

7. Who is Daisy?

8. Who is Gupta?

9. Who does Raman visit at their home?

10. Why does Raman stop at a bangle shop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the issue of overpopulation in the novel. Which character is deeply concerned about overpopulation, and why? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the early relationship between Raman and Daisy. What is the nature of this relationship, and why is it important? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Raman and Daisy's marriage. What is the nature of this marriage, and why does it eventually fail? Use evidence from the text as support.

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