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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 Chachaji say happens when one tries to change things?
(a) It only ends in prayer.
(b) It only ends in someone having to move.
(c) It does not work and people get hurt or die.
(d) It works every time.

2. What holiday is in November?
(a) Pari.
(b) Diwali.
(c) Hari.
(d) Marki.

3. Where does Ma teach spinning?
(a) The Khadi shop.
(b) The Kilil.
(c) The Friing.
(d) The Ring.

4. What system governs social and economic status in India?
(a) Caste.
(b) Miro.
(c) Chachaji.
(d) Richardi.

5. What does Paro collect for Mohan?
(a) Water.
(b) Newspaper pictures.
(c) Coins.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Ma give to the baby?

2. What does Anjali's mother bring to her school?

3. What does Mohan make?

4. Which classmate of Anjali's had a relative who joined Ghandi's movement?

5. What clothing does Anjali wear in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anjali's Ma burn most of the family's clothes?

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

3. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

4. What is one difference between Anjali and Irfaan?

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

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 9, what story does Chachaji tell about standing up for something?

10. What do Anjali and her Ma do differently for Diwali in Part II?

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