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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. In Chapter 22, why does Ma say the Dalits have to come to school in their neighborhood?
(a) To prove they are equals.
(b) To be able to pray.
(c) To help Ghandi come visit.
(d) To pay fees.

2. In Chapter 21, what does Anjali implore her parents not to do?
(a) Spin khadi.
(b) Cook fresh food.
(c) Give up the good fight.
(d) Give money away.

3. What does Anjali ask Ma to promise?
(a) She will break out of jail.
(b) She will start eating again.
(c) She will keep praying.
(d) She will buy her way out of the justice system.

4. What does Mohan say after hearing Anjali talk to the vegetable seller?
(a) She is really a Muslim.
(b) She is going to be a teacher one day.
(c) She really might be crazy.
(d) She is going to get killed.

5. In Chapter 22, who is arrested?
(a) Baba.
(b) Ma.
(c) Chachaji.
(d) Masterji.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ghandi start in Chapter 25?

2. What legendary figure does Baba say Ma reminds him of?

3. In Chapter 23, whose work does Mohan say is living in Anjali?

4. What does Anjali give Ma in Chapter 24 to help keep her spirits up?

5. What does Irfaan always give Anjali for Diwali?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 18, what news does Suresh Mama's letter bring?

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

5. What idea of Anjali's about her school is very controversial?

6. In Chapter 25, why does Mohan get beaten?

7. Who shows up for what is supposed to be the first day of school even though there are riots?

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

9. In Chapter 23, what is Anjali unable to do without her mother?

10. What do the parents insist upon if the Dalits come to school at Anjali's school?

(see the answer keys)

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