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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has decided to join a bank in Part 16?

2. Who is forcibly removed from the court chamber in Part 11?

3. Who had invited Amit to the Literary Society?

4. Who is the thirteen-year-old brother of Dipankar?

5. Who has resigned at Praha Shoes in Part 13?

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 relationship between Saeeda Bai and Maan Kapoor. How does Saeeda Bai feel about Maan? What limitations does she face in her relationships? How does Maan Kapoor's family react to the situation? What does Maan's mother tell him?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Hindu festival of Holi. Who entertains during this festival in the novel? What are the actions of the celebrants?

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