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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. Why does Raja's father refuse to sign for Raja to attend his chosen college?
(a) The college he wants specializes in Islamic studies
(b) The father is jealous of the closeness between Hyder Ali and Raja
(c) The college Raja wants is too expensive
(d) The college Raja wants is not the father's alma mater

2. Where does Raja say he will go?
(a) To America and start a new life
(b) To New Delhi and get an apartment
(c) To Hyderabad to live with the family of Hyder Ali Sahib
(d) To live with Bakul and Tara

3. What does Bim give Baba by way of apology for driving him out of the house that morning?
(a) An ice cream cone
(b) A cigar
(c) A new car
(d) A new record

4. What does Bim claim they do not have enough of for Bakul, yet she pours it generously for the cat and for Baba?
(a) Water
(b) Tea
(c) Milk
(d) Beer

5. What is the first discussion the sisters have that shows how different they are from each other?
(a) What is for breakfast
(b) When is Raja arriving
(c) What is today's weather forecast
(d) Growing up and things changing from when they were children

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Dr. Biswas play?

2. What happened to Hyder Ali's household members?

3. What world event occurred that year that made such a difference in the lives of the four children?

4. Where is Tara spending all of her time?

5. Who takes care of Raja?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tara so disturbed by Bim's remarks on the lawn with Bakul and the Misras?

2. Why is Raja so upset about the whereabouts of the family of Hyder Ali Sahid?

3. Describe Bakul's appearance and behavior, and discuss his attitude towards his work and towards his wife.

4. Why do the children think of their father as the master of the entrance and the exit?

5. Why is Bim's conversation with the elder Misras important to the plot?

6. Describe how Bim sees her brother's poems now.

7. Why does Raja choose Hindu College over his original choice?

8. Why does so much responsibility fall to Bim?

9. Why does Raja refuse to take over the family business?

10. Why does the tea party with Dr. Biswas, his mother and Bim go badly?

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