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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 introduces Haresh to the shoemaker Jagat Ram in Part 4?
(a) Haresh Khanna.
(b) The Raja of Marh.
(c) L. N. Agarwal.
(d) Kedarnath Tandon.

2. The Chatterji family is notorious for making up what spontaneously on any subject?
(a) Philosophies.
(b) Rhymes.
(c) Stories.
(d) Lies.

3. In Part 6, who suddenly realizes that Mortu accompanies Saeeda Bai?
(a) Ustad Majeed Khan.
(b) The Raja of Marh.
(c) L. N. Agarwal.
(d) Begum Abida Khan.

4. Where do Lata and Malati run into Kabir in Part 3?
(a) A movie theater.
(b) A music recital.
(c) A grocery store.
(d) A museum.

5. What family hosts a large dinner party in Part 7?
(a) The Mehras.
(b) The Kapoors.
(c) The Chatterjis.
(d) The Tandons.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Arun Mehra married?

2. Rasheed arranges to have whose small plot of land transferred to his name in Part 8?

3. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?

4. What difficult musical instrument to play is one of the instruments used as an accompaniment for Saeeda Bai's singing?

5. What is the name of the woman with whom Haresh Khanna is enamored in Part 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed in Mrs. Rupa Mehra's letter in Part 6?

2. What is the central political conflict in Part 10? How does it involve Rasheed?

3. Where does a party take place in Part 4? What opportunity does this give Haresh?

4. What brings Lata and Kabir together in Part 12? How does Malati relate to their relationship?

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

6. How does Vikram Seth avoid creating a "political novel," despite the fact that many political ideas are discussed in A Suitable Boy?

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

8. What conflicts come to the forefront in Part 13? How does Seth use symbolism in this chapter?

9. What is said of a national language in Part 14? Who is in support of it?

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

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