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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 Irfaan love to eat on Diwali?

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

3. Where does Anjali say Mohan should sell his necklaces?

4. How does Anjali think Captain Brent treats Indians?

5. What is Ma's nickname for Anjali?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is one difference between Anjali and Irfaan?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

How does Kelkar describe the difference and importance of the distinction between the terms "Harijan" and "Dalit?" Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why is it so personally important to Anjali that the Dalit children be allowed to attend her school? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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