The Guide - Character Analysis Quiz

Who does Rosie have an affair with in The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Raju Vijay Gopal Marco

What transformation does Raju undergo by the end of The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Raju leaves the village to start a new life elsewhere. Raju sacrifices his life to help the people of the village. Raju becomes a wealthy artist. Raju returns to being a corrupt tour guide.

What action does Raju take to try to end the drought in The Guide?

Question Answer Choices He prays to the gods. He performs a rain dance. He builds an irrigation system. He decides to fast.

What is Rosie's profession in The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Dancer Painter Singer Writer

What societal conflict is depicted in Narayan's The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Individualism vs. collectivism Tradition vs. modernity Urban life vs. rural life Materialism vs. spirituality

Who is Rosie's husband in The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Raju Nalini Ravi Marco

What is Rosie's family background in The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Brahmins Farmers Devadasis Merchants

How does Raju change by the end of The Guide?

Question Answer Choices He becomes a successful businessman. He decides to leave the village for good. He makes a conscious choice to pursue spiritual goals. He returns to his job as a tour guide.

What motivates Raju as he works as Rosie's manager in The Guide?

Question Answer Choices Desire for adventure Love and companionship Financial gain and social acceptance Political ambition

What type of novel is The Guide by R. K. Narayan?

Question Answer Choices A classic romance novel A historical fiction novel A traditional epic novel A modern picaresque novel