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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's teacher do to discipline her?

2. What does Anjali think is good luck?

3. What holiday is in November?

4. What does Ma tell Anjali is good for her brain?

5. What does Anjali compare Captain Brent to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

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

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

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

How does Anjali feel about Nandini, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Kelkar demonstrate the evolution of Brent Sahib's character throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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