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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trusted and loyal servant of the Nawab Sahib takes Maan around the estate in Part 10?

2. Where does Mrs. Rupa Mehra go on a shopping spree in Part 19 to prepare for the wedding?

3. Where has Lata returned in Part 16?

4. Who wrestles a fruit knife from Saeeda Bai, almost choking her in Part 17?

5. Who is Tasneem's actual mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mrs. Rupa Mehra's character. How many children does she have? What does Mrs. Rupa represent in terms of tradition?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the conflicts that Amit Chatterji faces in Part 7 with his family. What is Amit's objective with his writing? How is his father's proposition in conflict with that?

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