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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. How does Raman get around town?

2. What does Raman warn the lawyer about his sign before making it?

3. How does Raman behave toward Daisy when he finishes the sign for her office?

4. What does Daisy support?

5. What does Raman ask the lawyer for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the lawyer get upset at a celebration?

2. Why does Raman find it difficult to be around Daisy?

3. What does the bangle seller tell Raman about his sign?

4. What business does Raman have with a lawyer?

5. Who is Veerappa?

6. What accessory does Raman buy at a market?

7. What figure does Raman have printed on his handbag?

8. What does Raman warn people about a nameboard at the lawyer's house?

9. What does Raman do for work?

10. Who does Raman visit at their home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how Raman's perception of Daisy changes throughout the novel. Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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