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

2. Mrs. Rupa Mehra realizes in Part 9 that boys from exceptionally wealthy families would not be suitable for Lata because they would require what?
(a) A large family.
(b) A heavy dowry.
(c) An expensive wedding.
(d) An expensive ring.

3. Where does Pran take the women to make up for his gag in Part 3?
(a) The park.
(b) The Taj Mahal.
(c) A museum.
(d) The movies.

4. What begins to break out in the city in Part 5?
(a) Riots.
(b) Disease.
(c) Fires.
(d) Starvation.

5. With whom does Lata accidentally meet after her exam in Part 3?
(a) Maan.
(b) Amir.
(c) Kabir.
(d) Malati.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is determined to erect a Temple to Shiva just west of the Alamgiri Mosque in Part 5?

2. What is the name of Lata Mehra's best friend?

3. Who is the youngest daughter of the Chatterji family?

4. What family hosts a large dinner party in Part 7?

5. Whose son in the novel is a mathematical savant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Mahesh Kapoor's political campaign in Part 14? What becomes a central debate in the election?

2. What happens with Rasheed's family in Part 17? Why?

3. What comparison is made in Part 3 between Lata and Maan Kapoor? What does this juxtaposition indicate?

4. What are the guests like at the Finlays in Part 7? Who does Arun think would make a good match with Lata there?

5. What happens with Maan and Firoz in Part 17? Who is injured?

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

7. What objective of Mrs. Rupa Mehra is established in Part 1 regarding her daughter? How does this establish a central conflict?

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

9. What relatives of Mrs. Rupa Mehra does she visit with Lata in Part 9? How are they described?

10. What is Mrs. Rupa Mehra's opinion of Haresh in Part 9? What does Lata think of Haresh?

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