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

2. According to a story Sudha has heard, if a menstruating woman touches mangoes, what will happen?

3. What is in the packet Sudha receives in the mail?

4. The man who comes into the bookstore asks Anju for books by which author?

5. What kind of family did Sudha's mother come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What begins the separation between Anju and Sudha?

2. What does Sudha say she has always wanted?

3. Describe Anju.

4. How does Sudha respond to having a marriage based on a matchmaker?

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

6. What happens as a result of Pishi telling Sudha the story of her father?

7. Describe the Majumdar family.

8. Describe Sudha and Ashok's first meeting.

9. Why does Sudha decide not to marry Ashok?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way do the mothers find new freedom as a result of Sudha's new freedom? Why are the mothers resistant to this change? How does it end up benefiting them?

Essay Topic 2

What is the tone of Sister of My Heart? What are the three main literary techniques that help to create this tone?

Essay Topic 3

Do the benefits of tradition outweigh the costs for Sudha and Anju?

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