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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ravi refuse to eat with Jaya?

2. What is the name of Jaya's husband?

3. What is a "bindi?"

4. What does Ravi tell Jaya happened to the school after Amisha's death?

5. What does Amisha give to Jay after the incident with his teacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jaya buy for her parents at the market in Chapter 27?

2. When does Amisha meet Deepak?

3. For how many years has Jaya been with Patrick?

4. What does Ravi get for Amisha on her first day of school?

5. What does Stephen tell Amisha about his brother on the first day of school?

6. What is the first story of Neema's that Amisha reads?

7. What does Ravi tell Jaya about the ownership of the school and the mill?

8. What spices do Jaya and Ravi use when they cook together at Ravi's home?

9. What does a restaurant owner reveal to Jaya about Ravi in Chapter 23?

10. Where do Jaya's parents live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amisha and Stephe develop a close relationship. Analyze how their relationship changes from professional and platonic to intimate and romantic. Also consider the role that each of them plays in this development. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring how Jaya's relationship with her mother changes throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall plot and set the tone for the novel?

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