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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 word in the novel refers to the shrines over the grave of a revered religious figure?
2. What name refers to Aftab later in life?
3. What does "la ilaha" (13) translate to in English?
4. Where did the narrator of Chapter 7 long to return?
5. What was Mulaqat Ali's profession?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the narrative style shift in the opening of Chapter 7? Why do you think the author makes this transition?
2. How is Tilo's appearance described during her second wedding? What caused this change in appearance?
3. How does the structure differ in Chapter 6 from the rest of the narrative? What is this chapter comprised of?
4. How are the photographs described that Biplab Dasgupta first observed in Tilo's apartment in Chapter 7?
5. Why did Anjum accuse Saeeda of putting a hex on her family and the whole world in Chapter 2?
6. How did Aftab come to be introduced to the setting of the Khwabgah? What does "Khwabgah" translate to in English?
7. What aspects of the government and the current circumstances was Dr. Azad Bhartiya protesting? How?
8. What is the significance of the vultures' deaths in the Prologue?
9. How does Biplab Dasgupta feel about the area of Delhi where his rental apartments are located? Why?
10. Where was Hazrat Sarmad Shaheed from and why did he come to India?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of gender and gender identity in The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. What are hijras and what is the history of their culture within Indian society? How does the author explore the theme of gender through symbolism? How is it explored through character?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the historical context of the novel. What time periods are covered in the course of the narrative? What major events in India and globally are discussed? What statements do you think the author is making about these historical events and circumstances?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the narrative style of The Ministry of Utmost Happiness. From what narrative point of view is the novel related? Are there changes from this narrative style? Where and why? Why does the author apply this approach?
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