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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. 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.

2. Initially, how does Anju feel about Sudha's elopement?
(a) She is angry and jealous by it.
(b) She is excited about it.
(c) She helps to set it up.
(d) She discourages it.

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

4. In Chapter 4, how old are the girls going to be?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 13.
(d) 16.

5. Which adjective best describes Mr. Majumdar?
(a) Bashful.
(b) Opinionated.
(c) Wise.
(d) Silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Anju receive from her mother?

2. What literary device is most evident in Chapter 3?

3. Which word does Sudha believe to be the second one written on her forehead?

4. In what time period is the novel set?

5. What kind of entity is Bidhata Purush?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Anju and Sudha?

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

3. Describe Sudha.

4. Why are the references to myth and superstition important?

5. How does Pishi's story foreshadow a future event in Sudha's life?

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

7. How does Anju's outlook become more positive?

8. What is relevant about Sudha's menstruation?

9. Will Sudha and Anju have happy marriages?

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

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