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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. Who does Mohan sell his necklace to?
(a) A Hindu.
(b) An American.
(c) A wealthy British woman.
(d) A Muslim.

2. What is a tradition on Holi?
(a) The people throw color at each other.
(b) The people eat meat.
(c) The people go to church.
(d) The people sing.

3. In Chapter 17, who says Dalits do not need to learn?
(a) Dali.
(b) Riki.
(c) Mangala's mother.
(d) Hiro.

4. What does Irfaan accuse Anjali of doing with no evidence?
(a) Praying out of turn.
(b) Stealing money.
(c) Lying.
(d) Vandalizing his family's property.

5. What does Irfaan always give Anjali for Diwali?
(a) Food.
(b) Water.
(c) Crayons.
(d) Soda.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, why does Ma say the Dalits have to come to school in their neighborhood?

2. Who tells Anjali everything will be OK in Chapter 22?

3. Who is Anjali embarrassed in front of who sees her and Ma transporting waste in Chapter 15?

4. Who saves Anjali from the mob in Chapter 19?

5. In Chapter 15, what birds scavenge?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, why does Ma finally say she quit working for Brent Sahib?

2. In Chapter 26, what does Mohan do after he is badly beaten?

3. Who does Baba tell Anjali her Ma is like in order to demonstrate Ma's strength?

4. In Chapter 15, why do Anjali and Ma start cleaning their own outhouse?

5. In Chapter 21, what ruins what was supposed to be the Dalits' first day of school?

6. In Chapter 18, how is Irfaan treated badly?

7. What does Mohan say he overheard Suman saying about Anjali?

8. In Chapter 26, why does Ma look so ill?

9. What happens when Anjali and Ma first clean their own outhouse?

10. In Chapter 16, what is a big part of Ma's plan to help the Dalits?

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