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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jaya's mother want her to be a doctor?
(a) Because she wants Jaya to be rich.
(b) Because her father was a doctor.
(c) Because Jaya's mother had always wanted to be a doctor.
(d) Because Jaya is gifted in medicine.

2. What is a "bindi?"
(a) A type of outfit.
(b) A therapeutic bath.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A third eye.

3. What is the name of Ravi's dog?
(a) Rokie.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Spot.
(d) Sally.

4. What is the profession of Jaya's husband?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A news anchor.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A writer.

5. What does Ravi tell Amisha concerning the new British school?
(a) That it would be ridiculous for Amisha to attend.
(b) That he hates the British Raj.
(c) That she should attend.
(d) That he wants to attend.

6. Where does Jaya plan to travel in Chapter 4?
(a) England.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) India.

7. Why does Jaya not remove her wedding ring in Chapter 26?
(a) She wants to show off her wealth.
(b) She is afraid of losing it.
(c) She wants Ravi to believe she is married.
(d) It is stuck.

8. Who attended Deepak's funeral?
(a) No one.
(b) Jaya's uncles.
(c) Jaya's mother.
(d) Jaya's father.

9. What does Jaya buy from peddlers in the airport?
(a) A stuffed bear.
(b) Keychains.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) Plastic necklaces.

10. When did Britain establish their rule in India?
(a) In 1812.
(b) In 1853.
(c) In 1800.
(d) In 1848.

11. Where does Neema say that stories come form?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The Rigveda.
(c) In our dreams.
(d) Television programs.

12. What is a Dalit?
(a) A Brahmin.
(b) A wealthy man.
(c) An untouchable.
(d) A doctor.

13. What does Stephen give to Amisha for Christmas?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A tree.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A ring.

14. What does Ravi tell Jaya happened to the school after Amisha's death?
(a) Ravi lived inside of it.
(b) Jaya's grandfather burned it.
(c) Jaya's grandfather closed it.
(d) Stephen closed it.

15. What does Sujata think of the British?
(a) They are exceptionally good-looking.
(b) They are a generous culture.
(c) They are the scourge of the earth.
(d) They are vain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Holi?

2. To what statue does Amisha pray in Chapter 13?

3. What does Amisha ask Deepak?

4. Why does Jaya go and visit her parents?

5. What is "halva"

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