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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 Daisy offer to do so Raman can sleep?

2. Who does Raman visit in the evenings?

3. What does Aunt think of Daisy?

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

5. Who will be the authority in Raman and Daisy's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Raman happy when riding in a wagon with Daisy?

2. Who does Raman visit in the evenings?

3. How does Daisy react to the bangle seller's plea?

4. What was Daisy's upbringing like?

5. What does Daisy believe about sex education?

6. Why do Daisy and Raman get into a fight on the way home?

7. Why does Raman avoid going out?

8. Why does Aunt begin worrying about Raman?

9. Why does Raman get offended when he runs into the lawyer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Raman's relationship to and understanding of women. What does Raman make of women, and why does he tend to avoid them, especially those who present themselves as romantic prospects? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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