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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes to Haresh promoting a match between him and Lata in Part 9?
(a) Kalpana Gaur.
(b) Mr. Sahgal.
(c) Maan Kapoor.
(d) Simran.

2. The Chatterji family is notorious for making up what spontaneously on any subject?
(a) Philosophies.
(b) Lies.
(c) Stories.
(d) Rhymes.

3. Who does Arun think might be a possibility as a suitor for Lata at the cocktail party in Part 7?
(a) Bish Bhaduri.
(b) Maan Kapoor.
(c) Meenakshi.
(d) Amit Chatterji.

4. What is the largest city within the state of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Narubi.
(c) Mumbai.
(d) Kanpur.

5. Maan Kapoor is the son of what official in India?
(a) Minister of Justice.
(b) Minister of Security.
(c) Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(d) Minister of Finance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a small, two-wheeled, cart-like passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person?

2. Who comes in from her assignation all smiles in Part 7.23?

3. What refers to a title for a Muslim religious leader or chief?

4. What begins to break out in the city in Part 5?

5. In Part 3, Lata suffers from a complete mental block while taking what exam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for Part 6? What conversation arises in the beginning of the chapter?

2. Who does Mrs. Rupa Mehra meet for the first time in Part 9?

3. What conflicts come to the forefront in Part 13? How does Seth use symbolism in this chapter?

4. How does Vikram Seth avoid creating a "political novel," despite the fact that many political ideas are discussed in A Suitable Boy?

5. Where is a dinner party held in Part 7? What does the conversation center on?

6. What prank does Pran play on the women in his family in Part 3? What is the result?

7. What does Mrs. Rupa Mehra concern herself with in Part 19? Where is she?

8. What family conflict is central in the Chatterji family in Part 7?

9. What political actions does Mahesh Kapoor take in Part 14? Why?

10. How does Lata's affair with Kabir begin? Who does Lata confide in within her family?

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