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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sudha think that she had a dream about Anju's son?
(a) As a sign that Sudha should get married again.
(b) As a sign that Gouri is going to die soon.
(c) As a sign that Anju needs comforting.
(d) As a sign that Anju is pregnant again.

2. Who speaks up most for Sudha?
(a) Nalini.
(b) Gouri.
(c) Pishi.
(d) Anju.

3. Who takes Sudha to the goddess shrine?
(a) Anju.
(b) Her mother-in-law.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband.

4. In a dream, what does Sudha hear Anju's son telling her?
(a) To come to America.
(b) To get married again.
(c) To have another child.
(d) To stay in India.

5. What did Sudha's father give her?
(a) A letter.
(b) A credit card.
(c) A home.
(d) Money.

6. What does Anju hate most about Sunji's mother?
(a) She is loud.
(b) She is not intelligent.
(c) She is shameful.
(d) She is docile.

7. What does Pishi want for Gouri?
(a) To have heart surgery.
(b) To get married.
(c) To move to America.
(d) To move into a nursing home.

8. What kind of relationship does Ashok want from Sudha?
(a) He wants to care for her baby.
(b) He wants to remain friends.
(c) He wants to marry her.
(d) He wants to send her to school.

9. How does Sudha feel when she is with her husband and his family?
(a) She feels happy.
(b) She feels needed.
(c) She feels loved.
(d) She feels strong.

10. What gift does Ashok give to Sudha?
(a) Letter.
(b) Ring.
(c) Credit card.
(d) Dress.

11. What did the mothers do with the ruby?
(a) Sold it.
(b) Made it into a pendant.
(c) Made it into a ring.
(d) Destroyed it.

12. How does Sudha feel about her marriage?
(a) She is anxious that she is doing things poorly.
(b) She thinks that she fits in.
(c) She is embarrassed that she married a poor family.
(d) She is in love.

13. What does Sudha believe she is giving up for her desire to have a baby?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Love.
(c) Ashok.
(d) Her mother.

14. Where does Anju find Sudha's handkerchief.
(a) In her own belongings.
(b) At Sudha's house.
(c) In a photo album.
(d) In her husband's belongings.

15. The mothers warn Anju that she should do which of the following?
(a) Test the baby for a brain defect.
(b) Give up her dreams.
(c) Be a better wife.
(d) Clean the house better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the goddess Sudha visits?

2. What does Anju discover about Sudha?

3. What is the name of Ramesh's aunt?

4. Who is hateful to Sudha, convincing her to move to America?

5. Where does Anju want to get a job?

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