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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Nalini doing when Gopal first saw her?
(a) Washing clothes in the creek.
(b) Working in a butcher shop.
(c) Meeting her future husband.
(d) Cooking dinner.

2. Who agreed to loan money to Gopal if he also went on the trip?
(a) Bijoy.
(b) Shangji.
(c) Ginji.
(d) Barnard.

3. Whom does Sudha first tell that she has received a packet?
(a) Pishi.
(b) Ashok.
(c) Gouri.
(d) Anju.

4. What does Ramesh's mother want from her son's marriage?
(a) A love match.
(b) Grandchildren.
(c) Happiness.
(d) A maid.

5. How does Sudha's outlook change in Chapter 17?
(a) She is emotionless.
(b) She is more negative.
(c) Her outlook does not change.
(d) She is more positive.

6. What is Singhji's occupation?
(a) Chef.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Servant.
(d) Teacher.

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

8. What is most important to Mr. Majumdar?
(a) Equality.
(b) His family's reputation.
(c) Art.
(d) His son's happiness.

9. What is the bridal viewing?
(a) A session in which the bride chooses her dress.
(b) A session in which the groom's family sees the domestic abilities of the bride.
(c) A session in which the home is chosen for the bride and groom.
(d) A session in which the bride and groom's families discuss dowry.

10. Why would Anju and Sudha not be allowed to watch the movie they sneak into?
(a) It features a female actress.
(b) It is about a war.
(c) It is not a classic film.
(d) It is a romance.

11. According to a story Sudha has heard, if a menstruating woman touches mangoes, what will happen?
(a) They will become poison.
(b) They will rot.
(c) They will taste better.
(d) They will be sinful.

12. What is the name of the woman who escorts Sudha and Anju home?
(a) Samita.
(b) Sarita.
(c) Sheron.
(d) Sarandon.

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

14. Why does Pishi think the girls will suffer?
(a) They are not beautiful.
(b) They love each other too much.
(c) They are too sorrowful.
(d) They have made bad decisions.

15. What is Ramesh's last name?
(a) Sanyal.
(b) Saria.
(c) Sandoval.
(d) Shampen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Sudha why she is so calm?

2. Where were Nalini and Gopal married?

3. Sudha decides to give all of her money to whom?

4. Which of the following describes Anju's feelings for Sunil?

5. What kind of entity is Bidhata Purush?

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