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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. Why does Faiz tell Pari and Jai not to tell anyone else about the T.V. repair shop?
2. What does Jai refer to as his mother's group of friends in their neighborhood?
3. What is Jai's plan for helping to find Omvir after he begins his new job in Part III?
4. Who waits with Runu-Didi and Jai at their house until their mother gets home on the last day of the year?
5. What rumor goes around about Aanchal's boyfriend?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Khadifa resent her brother Kabir in Part IV?
2. Why is Faiz's brother Tariq-Bhai arrested?
3. What news does Shanti-Chachi bring to Jai's household early in Part III that upsets everyone?
4. What deal do Runu-Didi and Jai make in Part IV?
5. Who does Jai notice asking Duttaram about child labor and why does he notice this person?
6. Why are Jai's and Runu-Didi's parents angry with them towards the end of Part III?
7. How does Jai react to the disappearance of Runu-Didi in Part IV?
8. Why is Aanchal's mobile phone of such interest to her family and to Jai, Pari, and Faiz?
9. What does Jai think about the T.V.-repair chacha?
10. Who does Jai's Ma work for and how is she treated at her work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Which people or groups of people exploit the tensions between Hindus and Muslims in Jai's basti and the surrounding areas for their own purposes, and how do they do this? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 2
How would you describe Anappara's tone in her characterization of the main child characters - Jai, Pari, and Faiz? Why do you think Anappara chose to inject such humor and resourcefulness into these characters' personalities? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
How do Jai's Ma and Papa change over the course of the novel - especially in the wake of the disappearance of their daughter Runu? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
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