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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. Where does the mob move on to after leaving Swami’s school in Chapter 12?
2. In order to get Swami’s money back, who does Rajam concoct a plan to kidnap in Chapter 10?
3. Who does Swami realize is the ball picker at the club in Chapter 11?
4. What does Swami do with the headmaster’s cane when he takes if from him in Chapter 15?
5. What is the title of Chapter 14?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Swami impress his teammates at their first cricket practice and what nickname does he earn?
2. What does Swami become obsessed with obtaining while on vacation in Chapter 10 and what is it exactly?
3. Describe the headmaster’s final meeting with students after exams are over in Chapter 9.
4. What is Swami worried is going to happen to him when he leaves the club with his father in Chapter 11?
5. How do Mani, Rajam, and Swami go about ordering equipment for their new cricket team in Chapter 13?
6. What happens when Swami’s father searches for Swami at Malgudi Station in Chapter 16?
7. What is Swami’s life like at Board School, which gets in the way of his cricket practice?
8. What does Granny ask Swami to get for her and how does he react?
9. What plan does Rajam concoct to help Swami after the coachman steals Swami’s money?
10. In what way does Swami’s father get in the way of his fun once his father is on vacation from work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of Swami and Friends?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about Swami getting swindled out of money from the coachman. What is the symbolic significance of this experience for Swami?
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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