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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. In Chapter 7, what does Anjali have to do with Chachaji?

2. Why is Chachaji mad at Mohan in Chapter 8?

3. What surprises Anjali about Keshavji?

4. What does Mohan say he would prefer to be called?

5. What color is the door to the outhouse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Anjali so mad at Brent Sahib in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 2

How does Kelkar describe "Ahimsa"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Kelkar describe the tensions between Muslims and Hindus in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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