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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 Murad say they can afford with the funding Deven has received from the college for the tape recorder?

2. What does Deven do as Imtiaz argues with Nur, telling him to recite to his friends while she lay dying?

3. Why does Siddiqui order most of his meals from restaurants?

4. What does Nur tell Deven has happened to him because of their interview?

5. Why is Deven upset about the tape recorder Murad wants to purchase from the shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the start of Chapter 11, as Deven watches Sarla sweep he wants to touch her, but decides not to. Why does he want to touch her? Why does he opt not to?

2. What things does Nur try to get Deven or the college to pay for in his final letters to him?

3. Who is Chotu? Describe his relationship with Siddiqui.

4. Who is Siddiqui? How does he agree to help Deven with his interview with Nur?

5. Though Deven goes to Nur's at a time when the is sure he should be alone, he finds a large crowd. Why are they there?

6. Why is Chiku angry at Deven when they go to Nur's room and find it bare?

7. 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?

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. What good news does Deven receive from Mr. Rai in the registrar's office at the end of Chapter 6?

10. How is Raj described? In what way was Deven's friendship with Raj different from his friendship with Murad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure of In Custody. What effect does this have on the story and the reader? Use direct examples from the story to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing color imagery in In Custody. Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character and discuss their role in creating conflict in the book.

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