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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ramu's mother want him to marry?

2. What kinds of crimes is the landlord accused of doing?

3. What job is Sidda hired by Mr. Sivasanker to do?

4. Where does the hippie encounter the cobbler?

5. What has happened to Sambu's father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two examples of the government and/or government programs present in "Malgudi Days." Discuss 1) what was going on in India at the time this novel takes place, and 2) how this may have affected Narayan's portrayal of the government and government programs in "Malgudi Days."

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the interactions of at least 3 characters with animals and/or nature, making sure to use specific quotations from the text in your paper.

Essay Topic 3

In a well-written essay, discuss three benefits AND three challenges of constructing a novel entirely of vignettes. Make sure to use examples from "Malgudi Days" to support your thesis.

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