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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 Ma put in Anjali's hair?

2. What does Chachaji say happens when one tries to change things?

3. What does Jamuna do to the almonds every morning?

4. What surprises Anjali about Keshavji?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why are some Dalits very hesitant to accept Ma's and Anjali's gifts?

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

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 are some actions that Anjali's Ma ends up regretting that she has done in the name of the freedom movement at different points in the book? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What did you learn from Kelkar's "Author's Note," and why do you think she included the information she did in this section? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why are people from the Dalit community relegated to the hardest, worst-paid, and most degrading forms of labor? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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