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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 25, why does the crowd beat Mohan?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Anjali calle Irfaan's father?

3. Who are the two sides on the riots?

4. What does Anjali ask Ma to promise?

5. Who pulls Anjali out of danger in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what happens to Anjali's mother?

2. In Chapter 23, what is Anjali unable to do without her mother?

3. In Chapter 14, what wisdom does Keshavji give Anjali and Ma when they ask about Ghandi?

4. Why does Mohan still help Anjali with the wagon transporting the waste?

5. In Chapter 18, what news does Suresh Mama's letter bring?

6. What story does Mohan share about his own mother when Anjali's is arrested?

7. Who saves Anjali from the crowd and the police in Chapter 22?

8. In Chapter 21, what ruins what was supposed to be the Dalits' first day of school?

9. In Chapter 24, what is Keshavji doing when Anjali sees him in prison?

10. What does Mohan say he overheard Suman saying about Anjali?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Kelkar includes the legend about Rani of Jhansi that Baba tells Anjali, and what do you think the author means it to symbolize? 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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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