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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A relationship between which two characters is foreshadowed in the early chapters of the novel?
(a) Anju and Pishi.
(b) Singhji and Sudha.
(c) Anju and Singhji.
(d) Singhji and Pishi.

2. Sudha believes that her money is the result of ______________.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Love.
(c) Anger.
(d) Murder.

3. What does Ashok want to give Sudha when he sees her?
(a) A book.
(b) A letter.
(c) A dress.
(d) A box.

4. How do Anju and Sudha differ on their stances of tradition?
(a) Anju is more vocal.
(b) Anju accepts tradition.
(c) Sudha is more vocal.
(d) Sudha accepts tradition.

5. What does Sudha believe caused the mothers to go into premature labor?
(a) They learned that their husbands died.
(b) They learned that they were giving birth to girls.
(c) They were denied access to medical care.
(d) They were unhealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Anju's dreams revolve around?

2. When Gopal was away from home for three days and finally returned, what did he have with him?

3. At the theater, who sits next to Sudha?

4. What kind of tone does Sinhji use with Nalini?

5. What does Ramesh's mother want from her son's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Will Sudha and Anju have happy marriages?

2. What is relevant about Sudha's menstruation?

3. How does Sudha's outlook become more negative?

4. What role does Singhji take in the family when Gouri is ill?

5. How do the girls fight against tradition as teenagers?

6. Describe Sudha and Ashok's first meeting.

7. Describe Anju.

8. What does Sudha think about the money she receives from her father?

9. Why does Sudha touch the mangoes despite her belief they will rot?

10. Describe the Majumdar family.

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