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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. What kind thing did PT Sir once do for Jivan?

2. Where does the terrorist attack on the train occur in Part I?

3. How old is Jivan at the time of her arrest?

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

5. What does the reporter who comes to see Jivan bring for her in Part II?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, what does the mother of the baby do after the blessing that offends Lovely?

2. What is one of the first things PT Sir remembers about Jivan when she was his student?

3. What does Jivan write on Facebook in Part I that leads to her arrest?

4. What is Jivan's first impression of Purnendu, the reporter?

5. What kinds of "bombs" did Jivan tell the reporter she and her family threw at the police?

6. In Part I, when is the first time PT Sir feels important because of his affiliation with Bimala Pal's political party?

7. In Part II, what does Lovely do to bless the baby?

8. Why does Americandi strike Jivan in Part I?

9. What is the first thing that the reporter Purnendu asks Jivan in Part II?

10. In Part I, what is the event that leads to Jivan's arrest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does PT Sir justify his increasingly unethical behaviors to himself as the novel progresses? What do you think is a turning point for PT Sir in how far he is willing to go to secure his new rise in the world of politics? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What kinds of prejudices does Lovely encounter in her daily life, and what are the biases and prejudices based upon? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does PT Sir first become involved in politics, and how does his life and career situation improve from his work with the Jana Kalyan party? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your work.

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