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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Antara ask Purvi for her jeweler's number in Chapter 22?
(a) She wants to buy herself a ring.
(b) Because she is considering getting her jewelry appraised.
(c) She wants to buy a necklace for Tara.
(d) She wants to buy a watch for Dilip.

2. How do people at the ashram often react when they see Baba?
(a) They hide in fear.
(b) They bow their heads.
(c) They cry.
(d) They greet him joyfully.

3. What do the girls at the boarding school pretend their welts and bruises are in "1989"?
(a) Tattoos.
(b) Kiss marks.
(c) Love bites.
(d) Rings and bangles.

4. Why is Antara taken to the nurse at her boarding school toward the end of "1989"?
(a) She passed out.
(b) She developed red blotches on her face.
(c) She had a high fever.
(d) She was vomiting.

5. What does Antara tell their maid Vandana she wants her to do in the chapter "1989"?
(a) Bring her food in her room.
(b) Wash her feet.
(c) Make her mother leave.
(d) Take her home with her.

6. Why do the Governors move out of their apartment in Chapter 22?
(a) Mrs. Governor moved the U.S. with her boyfriend.
(b) Mrs. Governor's affair became well known in Pune.
(c) Mrs. Governor wanted to be closer to her boyfriend in Bombay.
(d) Mr. Governor got a job in England.

7. What medium does Antara's college advisor suggest she work in?
(a) Mixed Media.
(b) Photography.
(c) Charcoal.
(d) Painting.

8. What is Tara holding when Antara wakes to find her lying beside her in bed in Chapter 24?
(a) A knife.
(b) A razor blade.
(c) A photo of Baba.
(d) A photo of Reza.

9. What did Purvi's husband threaten to do to Antara when they argued a year before?
(a) Put a cigar out on her face.
(b) Kick her out of his house.
(c) Tell her husband she cheated on him.
(d) Ban Purvi from speaking to her.

10. What year do Antara and Tara leave the ashram?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1991.
(c) 1993.
(d) 1987.

11. What is the name of the waiter Tara and Antara meet at a diner while getting sundaes?
(a) Govinda Pine.
(b) Roger Pine.
(c) Rita Pane.
(d) Reza Pine.

12. How does Purvi respond when Antara asks her if she thinks she should get a real job?
(a) She tells her being an artist is a real job.
(b) She tells her she should go for it.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She tells her about a job opening she knows of.

13. Why is Tara sure Antara did not take the photo she shows her in Chapter 24?
(a) Because Kali Mata took the photo.
(b) Because Antara did not have a camera back then.
(c) Because Tara remembers taking it.
(d) Because Baba took the photo.

14. What does Reza say when he hears Antara tell his friends Tara died?
(a) He tells Antara how sorry he is.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He asks why nobody told him.
(d) He asks how she died.

15. Where is Antara at the beginning of "2003"?
(a) Her art class.
(b) A friend's house.
(c) An art opening.
(d) A nightclub.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the reasons Antara considers having a baby in Chapter 22?

2. What is the name of the old man who dances with Antara at Old Goa?

3. What is the girl with the darkest bruises dubbed at the boarding school in "1989"?

4. How long does Reza live with Antara and Tara before disappearing without a word?

5. What does Reza say when Antara asks him if he is in love with anyone?

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