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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 Raman begin to dream of at night?

2. What does Raman ask Daisy when they first meet?

3. What does Raman think about blue lettering?

4. Why do Daisy and Raman travel together?

5. What does Raman make of the lawyer's requests for his nameboard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Raman think of his home?

2. What business does Raman have with a lawyer?

3. Who is Gupta?

4. What figure does Raman have printed on his handbag?

5. Who does Raman visit at their home?

6. Why does a stranger ask Daisy to talk to his wife?

7. What does Raman realize about Daisy during their travels?

8. What does Raman do for work?

9. Why does the lawyer get upset at a celebration?

10. Why do Raman and Daisy travel together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the end of the novel, when Daisy abandons Raman. Considering both parties, do you think this was ultimately a good decision? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Raman and his beliefs about society. What does Raman dislike about the world and people around him? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring how Raman and Daisy's relationship changes throughout the novel. In what ways does each person seem to tailor themselves to appeal to the other as the story goes on? Use evidence from the text as support.

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