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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mahesh Kapoor go to run his farm in Part 14?

2. 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?

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

4. Who does Kabir ask to intercede for him with Lata in Part 16?

5. What kind of hunt does Maan go on in Part 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Kabir in A Suitable Boy. Where does Lata meet Kabir? What religion is he? How does he feel about Lata?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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