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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. Where does Anjali say Mohan should sell his necklaces?

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

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

4. Who does Anjali visit to ask about her mother's job?

5. What did Baba's father's oldest brother do when his mother became a widow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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