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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ma do with Mohan's broom that shocks Anjali?
(a) Touches it.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Burns it.
(d) Throws it.

2. Who is Anjali's snooty neighbor?
(a) Suman.
(b) Manga.
(c) Heli.
(d) Anasuya.

3. Who does Ma hug in Chapter 11?
(a) Miko.
(b) Paro.
(c) Hiro.
(d) Ricko.

4. In Chapter 11, why did the villagers burn the old woman's arm?
(a) She used their pump for water.
(b) She said a prayer in the wrong temple.
(c) She wore their clothes.
(d) She used their part of the river.

5. In Chapter 11, what does Ma give to the baby?
(a) Her pen.
(b) Her shawl.
(c) Her sweater.
(d) Her headscarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do followers of the Free India movement wear?

2. What does Anjali's Ma do with their clothes?

3. What is the name of Anjali's cow?

4. Who does Baba run into from his past in Chapter 12?

5. What does Anjali think is going to happen to Ma when she touches Mohan's broom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anjali's favorite piece of clothing?

2. Who helps Anjali in her act of anger against Brent Sahib in Chapter 1?

3. Why does Baba tell Anjali he is so loyal to Chachaji?

4. Why are some Dalits very hesitant to accept Ma's and Anjali's gifts?

5. Which extended family member lives with Anjali's family?

6. Why does Anjali go to see Brent Sahib in Chapter 3?

7. What alternative word to "untouchable" does Ma use?

8. What is one difference between Anjali and Irfaan?

9. In Chapter 11, what does the older woman in the basti tell Ma?

10. What is Anjali's favorite place in her yard and why?

(see the answer keys)

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