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Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Anappara chooses to begin this novel with the story of Mental and the supposed ability of his ghost to save children from terrible fates? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How do Jai, Faiz, and Pari all treat the idea of djinns differently? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How do the reality television shows and dramas about police and crime influence Jai's perception of the real world once children start disappearing from his basti? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 4

How do Jai and his friends seem to perceive Drunkard Laloo, and how do their perceptions of him stack up against the way adults treat him and the way he conducts himself in...

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