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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dish does Zehrunisa make for Eid?
(a) Seviyan.
(b) Kaleji curry.
(c) Mutton korma.
(d) Galouti kebab.

2. How many rupees does Asha ask from Zehrunisa to smooth things over with Fatima?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 2,500.

3. What is the Indian penal code for murder?
(a) 1111.
(b) 302.
(c) 210.
(d) 19.02.

4. Into what hospital is Fatima admitted?
(a) Sawyer.
(b) Fletcher.
(c) Bowyer.
(d) Cooper.

5. What is the name of Asha’s husband?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Vedant.
(c) Mahadeo.
(d) Sanjay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who founded the party for which Asha works?

2. As which of the following does the text gloss the meaning of “Kalu”?

3. With what does Fatima burn herself?

4. In what year had the slum been settled?

5. Which of the following improvements does Zehrunisa want for her home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sunil scavenge on a ledge above a river?

2. What does Abdul identify as Karam’s major flaw?

3. How does the owner of the local entertainment center accrue money?

4. Why does Abdul believe others in the area hold his family in disregard?

5. Why does Zehrunisa worry about her fifth son?

6. What does Asha mean when she tells a petitioner to go to a temple and pray?

7. Why do the recycling plant owners wear white?

8. Why does Abdul regard the improvements to his family home as unwise?

9. How does Fatima perceive herself as increased after her self-immolation?

10. Why does Abdul dislike sorting polyurethane bags?

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