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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. Who is determined to erect a Temple to Shiva just west of the Alamgiri Mosque in Part 5?
2. Who learns how his father refused to help an old man who eventually died from want in Part 8?
3. About how many of the guests at the cocktail party in Part 7 are Indian?
4. What is the name of Lata Mehra's best friend?
5. To whom is Arun Mehra married?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Mrs. Rupa Mehra's opinion of Haresh in Part 9? What does Lata think of Haresh?
2. How does the friendship between Maan and Rasheed develop? What is Maan's reason for learning Urdu?
3. Where is Maan Kapoor traveling in Part 8? Who is with him?
4. What happens with Rasheed's family in Part 17? Why?
5. Where do Lata and her friends go after leaving the club in Part 7? Who is almost hit by the car?
6. How does Vikram Seth avoid creating a "political novel," despite the fact that many political ideas are discussed in A Suitable Boy?
7. Who are Lata's choices for a husband? Who does she choose?
8. What relatives of Mrs. Rupa Mehra does she visit with Lata in Part 9? How are they described?
9. How is the Mehra household depicted in the beginning of Part 7? Why?
10. How does Vikram Seth conclude A Suitable Boy? Who does not attend the wedding?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the relationship between Nawab Sahib and Mahesh Kapoor in the narrative. How are their differences overlooked? How does their friendship become strained?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the relationship between Saeeda Bai and Maan Kapoor. How does Saeeda Bai feel about Maan? What limitations does she face in her relationships? How does Maan Kapoor's family react to the situation? What does Maan's mother tell him?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Mrs. Rupa Mehra's character. How many children does she have? What does Mrs. Rupa represent in terms of tradition?
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