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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Tasneem's actual mother?

3. Who does Mrs. Rupa learn in a letter had become engaged in Part 15?

4. Who does Nawab Sahib invite to join him for lunch in Part 11?

5. Whose proposal has Lata accepted in Part 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character Lata Mehra in A Suitable Boy. How old is Lata? What is her relationship with her family like? What conflicts does she face?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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