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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 32 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sudha tells Anju that she has always wanted which of the following?
(a) A good education.
(b) A child.
(c) Happiness.
(d) A happy family.

2. Why is Pishi often socially excluded?
(a) She has never been married.
(b) She is unattractive.
(c) She dresses differently.
(d) She is a widow.

3. Why does Sudha's mother-in-law want her to have an abortion?
(a) The baby has a genetic problem.
(b) The baby has a brain defect.
(c) The baby is a girl.
(d) The baby is a boy.

4. Initially, what do the mothers tell Sudha to do about her mother-in-law?
(a) They tell her to run away.
(b) They tell her to stay there and do as she says.
(c) They tell her to move back home.
(d) They tell her to move to America with Anju.

5. What view does most of Indian society have of divorce in the story?
(a) Divorce is casual.
(b) Divorce is disgraceful.
(c) Divorce is enlightening.
(d) Divorce never occurs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is interesting about Singhji the night Gouri is ill?

2. Who takes charge of the family when Gouri is ill?

3. What does Anju say should be done with the jewel?

4. Whom does Sudha first tell that she has received a packet?

5. Where does Anju want to get a job?

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