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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the townspeople bring Bibi to try to heal her?
(a) Holy water.
(b) Money.
(c) Medicinal dirt.
(d) Magic mud.

2. In what city does the story "Sexy" take place?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Calcutta.
(d) Los Angeles.

3. What is the final Christian icon Twinkle finds in "This Blessed House"?
(a) A silver bust of Jesus.
(b) A statue of Virgin Mary.
(c) A snow globe of the Last Supper.
(d) A life-sized poster of Jesus.

4. What did Sanjeev's friends admire most during the party?
(a) The landscaping.
(b) The house.
(c) The Christian icons.
(d) His wife.

5. Where does Mrs. Sen do all her vegetable chopping each afternoon?
(a) Sitting on newspapers in the living room.
(b) Sitting at the coffee table in the living room.
(c) Standing in front of the dining room table.
(d) Standing at the kitchen sink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Twinkle find along with the Christ figurine in the cupboard above the stove?

2. What does Dev admire about Miranda?

3. What city in India is Mrs. Sen from?

4. How old is Elliot?

5. What magazine does Dev leave at Miranda's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Bibi's cousin and his wife doubt there is a cure for Bibi?

2. Please describe the Sens' experiences at the seaside with Elliot, as well as their drive home.

3. What do Dev and Miranda do one day when they are walking around Boston? What does Dev tell her during this outing?

4. What changes about Mrs. Sen's behavior during the month of November?

5. What happens to Bibi when her cousin's wife becomes pregnant?

6. What does Twinkle find in the yard of her new house, and how did their reactions to this item once again differ?

7. What happens when Mrs. Sen tries to drive to the fish market with Elliot?

8. Where did Miranda meet Dev?

9. Why are whole, fresh fish important to Mrs. Sen?

10. Describe who is invited to Twinkle and Sanjeev's housewarming party.

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