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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 the bangle seller think of Raman's sign?

2. What does Raman buy at a market?

3. Why does Raman stop at a bangle shop?

4. What wall does Raman pick to paint Daisy's message?

5. Why will Daisy be touring rural areas?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the lawyer host a celebration?

3. What does Raman do for work?

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

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

6. Who does Raman visit at their home?

7. What does Raman think of his home?

8. Who is Gupta?

9. What is the Boardless Hotel?

10. Who scolds Daisy outside of a temple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Raman's relationship with his customers. What is the nature of these relationships? What is Raman like as a businessman? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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