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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 happens on one of these summer evenings that makes an impression on all of the children?

2. At lunch that day, what does Bim try to force Tara to eat?

3. Why is Tara so shocked at Bim's descriptions of Raja and his family?

4. What episode at school disturbed Tara deeply and made her think of blood?

5. What papers does she decide to go through?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author use the episodes of the mad dog, the young teacher, and the bees to describe Tara's character?

2. What is the symbolism of Tara's words to Bim pouring out of her quickly on the day of her departure?

3. Describe Raja in Bim's eyes until this chapter begins.

4. How did Tara remember the incident when Bim was stung by bees?

5. Why is Bakul so shocked when Bim says she has made a decision?

6. How did Bim remember the incident where she was stung by bees?

7. In your opinion, has Bim always been this way and Tara never saw it, or has Bim changed over the years?

8. Why did Tara think her father was trying to kill her mother?

9. Why does Tara want Bim and Baba to go to the wedding of Raja's daughter?

10. How does Bim see their childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Raja admires Hyder Ali Sahib from the moment he first sees him. How did Hyder Ali Sahib's attention to the young Hindi man affect Raja's life?

Essay Topic 2

Several minor characters in this novel are highlighted during the novel: Mulk, Dr. Biswas, and Sharma. What role do these characters play in the progress of the plot? What role do they play in accentuating the character development of the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Bim so afraid at the last that Tara will take Baba with them to Raja's house?

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