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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 did the doctors finally conclude would cure Bibi?

2. What was the name of the Indian family on Miranda's street when she was growing up?

3. What did Elliot think Mrs. Sen smelled like?

4. How old is Elliot?

5. Twinkle says everyday in the house is like _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Twinkle find on the first day her new home? How does Sanjeev's reaction to these newly found items differ from Twinkle's?

2. Why does Elliot like going to Mrs. Sen's in the afternoons?

3. Describe Bibi Haldar.

4. What ends up happening to Bibi after her cousin abandons her?

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

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

7. What sad story does Laxmi tell Miranda about her cousin's marriage?

8. After meeting Dev, what does Miranda find out about him?

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

10. Describe where and how Mrs. Sen practices her driving.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what Lilia's father means when he says: "But what does she learn about the world?" How does the dichotomy of being part of two cultures impart a knowledge that can't be taught in American schools? What view of American learning do you think Lahiri was trying to impart through these stories?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of symbolic objects throughout all the stories. Choose five particular objects to discuss how they were used symbolically to illuminate themes, distinguish characters and advance the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the word "sexy" and its shades of meaning in the story "Sexy."

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