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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. Who does Ma hug in Chapter 11?

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

3. Who comes to Captain Brent asking for leniency for her son?

4. What holiday is in November?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Anjali react when Anjali's Ma touches Mohan's broom?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kelkar use Suman's character to demonstrate different possibilities for potential for change, but also for how difficult change can be, throughout the novel? 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 build and maintain suspense throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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