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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Anjali's mother say about spinning?

3. What does Chachaji not want to eat?

4. What does Anjali sometimes affectionately call Irfaan?

5. What clothing does Anjali wear in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Anjali surprised to hear is a Harijan, and why?

2. What does Baba say the "Quit India" movement is?

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

4. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Kelkar includes the legend about Rani of Jhansi that Baba tells Anjali, and what do you think the author means it to symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Baba feel indebted to Chachaji? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Kelkar describe the tensions between Muslims and Hindus in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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