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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 philosophy does Raman live by?

2. What does Raman do for work?

3. Why does Raman keep quiet whlie around Daisy?

4. How long do Daisy and Raman travel together?

5. Who visits Raman at his house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Raman think of marriage?

2. What does Raman think of his home?

3. What is the Boardless Hotel?

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

5. What accessory does Raman buy at a market?

6. What job does Daisy offer Raman?

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

8. What specific job does the lawyer want Raman to do?

9. What is Daisy passionate about?

10. Why does Raman leave the lawyer's house annoyed?

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 various settings of the book. Choose one particular setting and describe its significance to the characters and the story as a whole. Why is this setting important to the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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