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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 the eldest son of the Chatterji family?

2. Who is quite concerned over Maan's infatuation with Saeeda Bai in Part 6?

3. The sibling rivalry between Varun and who comes to a head prior to a dinner party in Part 7?

4. How many daughters does Rasheed have?

5. Who drops by hoping to engage Varun in conversation about his interpretation of the Hindu religion in Part 7?

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

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

4. What scenes of poverty is Maan exposed to in Part 8? What effect do they have?

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

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

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

8. What comparison is made between Maan and Lata in Part 6? How does this reflect gender roles in India?

9. What political conflicts do Firoz and Maan discuss in Part 15? What conclusion do they reach?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Bihar Zamindari Act and its impact on the people of India. How does this legislation affect each of the characters in A Suitable Boy?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lata's night out with her in-laws in Part 7. How is the social life of Lata and the other young people depicted at the cocktail party and the disco? How does this juxtapose against Mrs. Rupa Mehra's traditional views?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the differences between women's rights and roles in Hindu and Muslim culture historically. How are these differences in culture detailed in the novel?

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