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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. Maan determines to learn what language in order to communicate with Saeeda Bai in Part 6?
(a) Hindi.
(b) Bengali.
(c) English.
(d) Urdu.

2. What business is Haresh Khanna involved in?
(a) Architecture.
(b) Shoe manufacturing.
(c) Clothing and textiles.
(d) Leather tanning.

3. Where had Lata Mehra been studying English in Part 1?
(a) Imam University.
(b) Brahmpur University.
(c) Delhi University.
(d) Calcutta University.

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

5. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?
(a) Dervishes.
(b) Sikhs.
(c) Hindi.
(d) Sari.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pran Kapoor's father?

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

3. In Part 5, what will the Temple to Shiva have as its centerpiece?

4. Who is marrying Pran Kapoor in Part 1?

5. What term refers to an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of occupation, endogamy, culture, social class, and political power?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Lata meet after her English exam in Part 3? Who does Lata tell of her exploits?

2. What is the central concern of the Kapoor family in Part 16? What concerns are there of Maan?

3. What are the principle conflicts of A Suitable Boy established in Part 1?

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

5. How does the friendship between Maan and Rasheed develop? What is Maan's reason for learning Urdu?

6. What is the setting for Part 6? What conversation arises in the beginning of the chapter?

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

8. Who are Lata's choices for a husband? Who does she choose?

9. How is Rasheed depicted in Part 8? What actions does he take?

10. What festival is taking place in Part 2? Who entertains during the festival?

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