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?

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

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

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

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