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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Elliot?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eleven.

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

4. What does Mr. Sen teach at the university?
(a) Literature.
(b) Biology.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Languages.

5. What helps Bibi during her attacks?
(a) Sweet tastes.
(b) The smell of leather.
(c) The smell of rose water.
(d) Slaps on the face.

6. What kind of statue does Twinkle find hidden in the yard when they are raking?
(a) Saint Peter.
(b) Saint Francis.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) Virgin Mary.

7. What time of day does Dev's wife call him from India?
(a) Six in the evening.
(b) Six in the morning.
(c) Four in the morning.
(d) Four in the afternoon.

8. Where did Haldar refuse to take Bibi?
(a) To the town center.
(b) To the wedding planner.
(c) To the market.
(d) To the photographer.

9. What do Twinkle and Sanjeev serve at their party?
(a) Tea.
(b) Beer.
(c) Water.
(d) Champagne.

10. What is the name of the department store where Miranda meets Dev?
(a) Saks Fifth Avenue.
(b) Filene's.
(c) Macy's.
(d) Lord and Taylor.

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

12. What does Twinkle find along with the Christ figurine in the cupboard above the stove?
(a) Vinegar.
(b) Snow globe.
(c) Trivet.
(d) Poster.

13. What did Haldar do to "help" Bibi find a husband?
(a) Buy her new clothes.
(b) Ask his friends for help.
(c) Place an ad.
(d) Bring elgible men home.

14. What was the name of the Indian family on Miranda's street when she was growing up?
(a) Durwani.
(b) Dalal.
(c) Dixit.
(d) Das.

15. Which one of the following has NOT been consulted on Bibi's behalf?
(a) Hypnotist.
(b) Gem therapist.
(c) Palmist.
(d) Psychologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Sen do all her vegetable chopping each afternoon?

2. What is Laxmi always eating at her desk?

3. What does Mrs. Sen wear on her scalp to show she is married?

4. What type of business does Bibi's cousin have?

5. What does Dev do every Sunday afternoon at Miranda's apartment?

(see the answer keys)

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