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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 123 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jivan tell Purnendu she did when she saw a woman's purse unzipped one day on the main street?
(a) She told her friend to steal the the wallet.
(b) She considered stealing her wallet but decided against it.
(c) She told the woman her purse was unzipped.
(d) She stole the woman's wallet.

2. What does the mother of the bride in Part II implore Lovely to tell the bride?
(a) She should eat more vegetables.
(b) She should wear red.
(c) She should lighten her skin.
(d) She should wear white.

3. Who had the most severe problem with Lovely's gender?
(a) Her uncles, who persuaded her father to kick her out of the house.
(b) Her sister, who persuaded her mother to kick her out of the house.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

4. What kind of tea do people routinely sell in the street where Jivan used to live?
(a) Ginger.
(b) Chai.
(c) English Breakfast.
(d) Black.

5. In Part III, who does PT Sir testify against in court who is connected to Lovely?
(a) Azad.
(b) Jivan's mother.
(c) Hali.
(d) Aurunji Ma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Jivan help her family solve in their house in Part II?

2. What is the women's favorite drama to watch on television in the prison?

3. How does PT Sir know Jivan?

4. What does Jivan's cellmate tell her she should do to turn public opinion her way?

5. Who tells Lovely that she needs to let her lover go?

(see the answer key)

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