Night Garden Short Story by Shruti Swamy

Read the first Targeted Passage to help you answer this question. Why does the doctor tell Viji to stay in the house?

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Read the second Targeted Passage to learn what happens between the dog and the snake. What happens after the snake moves toward the dog?

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Think of the ways in which the actions of the sister, the doctor, and Neela are similar. What message does this suggest? Explain.

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How is the story of the woman in India who married a cobra related to the main conflict in the story?

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Explain the layers of metaphor in the Night Garden. How do these metaphors illustrate the message of the story?

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