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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Taylor and Wylie's daughter?

2. Who is Professorji's wife?

3. How many daughters does Lillian have?

4. Who is in the park with Jasmine and Duff?

5. Whose room does Jasmine end up staying in while she works as an au pair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prakash insists that Jasmine let go of her feudal traditional thinking and embrace being modern. Give specific examples of how and why he prods her in this direction even when she does not want it.

Essay Topic 2

Jasmine lived in an apartment building with Professorji and his family near other Indian families for five months in Flushing, New York. For Jasmine, how was this like living back in India as a widow? How was it different?

Essay Topic 3

Dida and Mataji have opposing views about Jasmine's role as a female. Explain both sides. Why does Mataji fight so hard for her side? Why do you think Dida fights so hard for hers? Who unexpectedly comes to aid Mataji's point of view and why?

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