View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the neighbors say prospective in-laws would do to Bibi?
(a) Dislike her immediately.
(b) Buy her presents.
(c) Invite her for dinner.
(d) Inspect the bottom of her feet.

2. What does Miranda purchase for her "mistress clothes"?
(a) A cocktail dress.
(b) High leather boots.
(c) A negligee.
(d) A leather bra.

3. What did Sanjeev's friend Prabal call Twinkle?
(a) Silly.
(b) Wow.
(c) Fancy.
(d) Hot.

4. From whose point of view is "The Treatment of Bibi Haldar" being told?
(a) Bibi's father.
(b) Bibi's cousin.
(c) Bibi's.
(d) The neighbors.

5. Where does Twinkle take all the guests during the party?
(a) The porch.
(b) The basement.
(c) The attic.
(d) The yard.

6. What did the doctors finally conclude would cure Bibi?
(a) Work.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Exercise.

7. what did Haldar not allow Bibi to do?
(a) Take walks.
(b) Read books.
(c) Listen to music.
(d) Watch television.

8. What does Mrs. Sen wear on her scalp to show she is married?
(a) Blood.
(b) Small chain of diamonds.
(c) One small jewel.
(d) Vermillion.

9. What surprisingly good meal does Twinkle prepare for Sanjeev?
(a) Pasta primavera.
(b) Samosas.
(c) Fish stew.
(d) Mughlai chicken.

10. Where does Laxmi's cousin's husband meet the woman he leaves his wife for?
(a) In a store.
(b) On a plane.
(c) In India.
(d) In London.

11. What do Mrs. Sen and Elliot eat at the cafeteria the afternoon they spend exploring the university?
(a) Fish.
(b) Hot dogs.
(c) Hamburgers.
(d) French fries.

12. What does Dev do every Sunday afternoon at Miranda's apartment?
(a) Read.
(b) Cook.
(c) Watch movies.
(d) Nap.

13. What did the neighbors think Bibi had never been taught correctly?
(a) How to count.
(b) How to be a woman.
(c) How to read.
(d) How to be a nice person.

14. Where does Dev tell his wife he is going on Sundays?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Gym.
(c) Running.
(d) Work.

15. What does Bibi get very worked up about finding?
(a) A husband.
(b) A job.
(c) A friend.
(d) A home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Laxmi and Miranda work?

2. What does Elliot notice by the door the first time he visits Mrs. Sen's apartment?

3. Where do Elliot and his mother live?

4. Where is Dev's favorite place in the city that he takes Miranda?

5. What does Haldar's wife keep away from Bibi?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 380 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample