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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. 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.

2. How are Sudha and Anju biologically related?
(a) They are aunt and niece.
(b) They are not related.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are sisters.

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

4. What kind of ailment is Gouri afflicted with?
(a) Stomach flu.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Dysentary.
(d) Cancer.

5. What company does Ramesh work for?
(a) Indian Contractors.
(b) Indian Railways.
(c) Indian Grocers.
(d) Indian Farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sudha compare her life to after hearing the story about her father?

2. How does Sudha describe Nalini?

3. What does Sudha believe caused the mothers to go into premature labor?

4. When Sudha's mother was pregnant, which adjective best described her?

5. Where was Gopal's body found?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anju respond to having a matched marriage?

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

3. What does Sudha notice about the way Singhji deals with Nalini?

4. Describe Anju.

5. Why do the chapters alternate between Sudha and Anju's narration?

6. Describe the Majumdar family.

7. Will Sudha and Anju have happy marriages?

8. Is Sunil in love with Sudha?

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

10. What does Sudha say she has always wanted?

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