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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 41 - 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sudha wishes on a shooting star, what does she wish for?
(a) A long life for Gouri.
(b) A good marriage for herself.
(c) A happy life for Ashok.
(d) A good marriage for her cousin.

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

3. Who begins to scream and cry loudly when Gouri is ill?
(a) Anju.
(b) Nalini.
(c) Sudha.
(d) Pishi.

4. What impression does the reader get from Mrs. Majumdar?
(a) She is proud of her son.
(b) She hates Anju.
(c) She disapproves of her son's choices.
(d) She is disappointed her son is getting married.

5. From whose perspective is the first chapter written?
(a) Anju's.
(b) Pishi's.
(c) Sudha's.
(d) Gouri's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sudha ask for herself and her baby?

2. Who acts as leader of the family?

3. What do Anju's dreams revolve around?

4. What does Gouri give the girls as a birthday gift?

5. Why does Pishi think the girls will suffer?

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