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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man the girls meet at the theater?

2. How does Sudha describe Nalini?

3. Sudha receives a packet from __________.

4. What company does Ramesh work for?

5. Which word does Sudha believe to be the first one written on her forehead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What begins the separation between Anju and Sudha?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Ramesh Sanyal.

10. What is the role of each of the mother figures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the climax of Sister of My Heart? Are there two different climaxes in the novel since there are two different main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Anju and Sudha's wedding day. Is the tone used to describe the wedding day positive or negative? What literary techniques are used to create this atmosphere?

Essay Topic 3

What role do myths, legends, and traditions play in Anju and Sudha's lives? Does this role control their lives or add to it? Is it a positive or negative influence?

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