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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. How old was Mohan when he started cleaning toilets?

2. What holiday is in November?

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

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

5. In Chapter 11, who is one of the first to take a prasad?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anjali go to see Brent Sahib in Chapter 3?

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

3. In Chapter 11, what does the older woman in the basti tell Ma?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kelkar communicate to the reader the nuances of Ghandi's character, the independence movement, and his followers? Write a journal entry explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What role does superstition play in Anjali's young life? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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