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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 is the name of Anjali's cow?
(a) Moribi.
(b) Rivivi.
(c) Manini.
(d) Nandini.

2. What did Baba's father's oldest brother do when his mother became a widow?
(a) Gave her a job.
(b) Took her shares from the family business, and his wife took his mother's jewelry.
(c) Turned her out in the street.
(d) Took her to temple.

3. What did Chachaji want to save when he was a boy once?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A friend.
(c) A plant.
(d) A calf destined for slaughter.

4. Why is Chachaji mad at Mohan in Chapter 8?
(a) He quits.
(b) He does not cook any longer.
(c) He gets angry at Chachaji.
(d) He has neglected to clean the toilets.

5. What does Baba do for a living?
(a) Professor.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Landscaper.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Anjali's mother work for up until recently in Chapter 1?

2. Where does Anjali say Mohan should sell his necklaces?

3. Who is the widowed neighbor from the house at the end of the street?

4. What does Ma start calling Untouchables that is supposed to be a better name?

5. What does Ma do with Mohan's broom that shocks Anjali?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do both Anjali and her Baba react to Anjali's Ma burning their clothes?

2. What does Anjali do to express her anger against Brent Sahib?

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

4. In Chapter 11, what does Anjali see Mohan has a talent for?

5. What does Ma tell Anjali Ghandi has been trying to eliminate the idea of for years?

6. What does Anjali's Ma give to Mohan in Chapter 8?

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

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

9. Who comes to beg Brent Sahib for leniency for her son in Chapter 1?

10. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

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