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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 Daisy's groom-to-be visit her for the first time?

2. What is the mood between Daisy and Raman once the cart driver leaves them?

3. What does the teacher bring back for Daisy and Raman?

4. How are Daisy and Raman planning to get home?

5. Who commisions Raman for a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Aunt skeptical of Daisy?

2. Why does Daisy sleep in a tree?

3. How does Raman feel when he gets back from his trip?

4. Why does Daisy leave for Nagari?

5. What does Raman want Daisy to believe about his sex life?

6. Who escorts Daisy and Raman out of the village?

7. Where does Aunt want to go?

8. What was Daisy's upbringing like?

9. What favor does the bangle seller want from Daisy?

10. Who assumes Daisy and Raman are a married couple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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