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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 does Anju say should be done with the jewel?

2. What gift does Anju receive from her mother?

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

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

5. What is Ramesh's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Anju.

3. Why does Sudha decide not to marry Ashok?

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

5. How does Sudha transform after hearing the story about her father?

6. How is Anju forced into her destiny?

7. Who is Singhji?

8. What does Sudha say she has always wanted?

9. How do the Sanyals react to Sudha?

10. Is Sunil in love with Sudha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does foreshadowing play in the novel? What events are examples of foreshadowing? Consider Sudha's dream about Prem. How does the reader's initial perception of the dream differ from the actual event it foreshadows?

Essay Topic 2

How does Anju overcome her personal struggles? How does she get over the guilt she feels about miscarrying her baby? What role does Sudha play in allowing Anju to overcome herself?

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of each of the Chatterjee family mothers? Which one stands out the most, and why?

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