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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 14, who objects to the fact that because Urdu is not taught in schools, Muslims and many Hindus are left not understanding the news of the country?

2. Who insists that Jagat Ram come to the wedding in Part 19?

3. Where does Maan travel to look after his business and collect debts owed to him in Part 13?

4. Who is discovered to have also been frequenting the house of Saeeda Bai in Part 11?

5. What Prime Minister is assassinated at a public meeting in Part 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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