English Literature -Grade 8

THE VENDOR OF SWEETS was written by R.K NARAYAN.

• TRUE

• FALSE

R.K NARAYAN is an Indian writer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Jagan is a fictional character.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In the novel we find Jagan as a helpless and timid father.

• TRUE

• FALSE

what are the themes that the writer underscores in the novel THE VENDOR OF SWEET.

A. Conflict between western and eastern cultures.

B. Marriage.

C. Nature Cure.

• A

• B

• A and B

• All

where did Mali want to do his higher study?

A. In England.

B. In America.

c. In India.

D. In China.

• A

• B

• C

• D

' I have taken to eat beef; and I don't think I am any the worse for it. Steak is something quite tasty and juicy. Now I want to suggest why not you people start eating beef ?It'll solve the problem of useless cattle in our country.

What are the underlined words refer to ?

• cousin-American-America

• Mali-American- America

• JAgan-Indians -India

• Mali- Indians -India

Married?

When were you married?

You didn't tell me. Don't you have to tell your father?

Who is she?

Who rea refer to as in red words?

• JAgan-Mali- Ambika

• Mali - Cousin - Grace

• Mali - Jagan - Grace

• Cousin - Mali - Grace

' I have told you I post-graduated in Domestic Science at Michigan.'

Uttered by........................... to ..............................

• Mali - Grace

• Grace -Mali

• Grace - Jagan

• Jagan -Grace

It's because I do not like the idea of cheating my customers. Do you realize that the price for the customers remains the same with or without the raisins?

The above extract was uttered by............................ to ......................... at ........................

• Jagan -Mali -the house

• Jagan -Mali - the shop

• JAgan - cousin - home

• Jagan - cousin -the shop