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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 does Siddiqui tell Deven a mutual acquaintance of theirs named Faiz is doing in Beirut?
2. What rumor does Jayadev tell Deven has been floating around the college regarding his trips to Delhi?
3. Why are there so many people at Nur's when Deven visits after purchasing the tape recorder?
4. Why does Deven call Murad in a panic not long after he arrives to meet Nur for the interview?
5. What does Nur tell Deven has happened to him because of their interview?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Nur tell Deven happened to Imtiaz after her performance? Why does he think this happened? What does Deven think may be the real reason this happened?
2. What happens when Deven and Murad listen to the tapes of his interview with Nur? What does Murad suggest Deven do?
3. What good news does Deven receive from Mr. Rai in the registrar's office at the end of Chapter 6?
4. Why is Siddiqui's house being demolished in Chapter 11?
5. Why is Chiku angry at Deven when they go to Nur's room and find it bare?
6. Why is Nur's interview room bare when Deven and Chiku enter at the start of Chapter 10?
7. Instead of getting a hotel, with whom does Deven stay while he is interviewing Nur? How does he know this person? How is this person described?
8. Why does Deven call Murad in a panic the first time he meets with Nur in the room Nur's wife had arranged? How does Murad help Deven?
9. Who is Jayadev and what does he say to Deven at the annual board meeting, which Sarla overhears?
10. Who is Chiku and what does Jain say he will do for Deven?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Desai’s focus on the theme of being trapped as presented in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance Deven's economic status has on the story. Why is this important and how does it develop the themes of the story? What would be different if Deven were wealthy? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay analyzing color imagery in In Custody. Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.
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