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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. Maan discovers that who is not Muslim in Part 8?

2. Who is the best friend of Maan Kapoor in spite of their families' religious differences?

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

4. What friend does Mrs. Rupa Mehra enlist to help her find a husband for Lata in Part 9?

5. By whom is the Home Minister attacked in Parliament in Part 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Rasheed's family do when they discover his deal with Kachheru?

4. How does Lata's affair with Kabir begin? Who does Lata confide in within her family?

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

6. How does Vikram Seth conclude A Suitable Boy? Who does not attend the wedding?

7. Where does Part 11 take place? What legislature is being discussed?

8. How are the tanning pits described in Part 4? Who does Haresh meet there?

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

10. Why does Haresh go to see Sunil Patwardhan in Part 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the three men whom Lata views as choices for a husband in A Suitable Boy. What are her feelings about each? Which of these choices would you choose for Lata and why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the tanning pits from Part 4. Who takes Haresh there? Why? How are they described?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the qualities Mrs. Rupa Mehra seeks in a husband for her daughter. Is romantic love a consideration? What are the most important qualities she seeks?

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