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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. What does Anjali wear to school?

2. What system governs social and economic status in India?

3. Where does Ma teach spinning?

4. What is a salute to India?

5. In Chapter 9, who is one leader of the Freedom Movement?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Baba tell Anjali he is so loyal to Chachaji?

2. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

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

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

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

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

7. What is one difference between Anjali and Irfaan?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Keshavji's life and death symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Kelkar build and maintain suspense throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What does Kelkar describe as some of the most difficult aspects of Anjali's mother's joining the freedom movement for Anjali in the beginning? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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