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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Rupa in the beginning of Part 15?

2. Who, along with two of his friends, gets into serious trouble and is threatened with expulsion from the university in Part 12?

3. Who gives Varun courage as he goes to the interview for a government job in Part 19?

4. Who informs Mrs. Rupa and Lata of the news of Bhaskar's hospitalization in Part 12?

5. Who is subtly urged to withdraw his candidacy for head reader at the university in Part 18?

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 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 3

Describe the relationship between Nawab Sahib and Mahesh Kapoor in the narrative. How are their differences overlooked? How does their friendship become strained?

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