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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. Where is Deepak's new mill?

2. Why does Amisha return to school?

3. What happened to Neema when she visits Amisha in Chapter 29?

4. When did Britain establish their rule in India?

5. What does Amisha give to Stephen for Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reason for Lord Ganesha's elephant head?

2. What does Jaya announce to her mother in Chapter 27?

3. What is the first story of Neema's that Amisha reads?

4. How does the head teacher, Miss Roberts, treat Amisha?

5. What does a restaurant owner reveal to Jaya about Ravi in Chapter 23?

6. What spices do Jaya and Ravi use when they cook together at Ravi's home?

7. What does Jaya buy for her parents at the market in Chapter 27?

8. How did Jaya upset her mother when Jaya was 12 years old?

9. What does Ravi tell Jaya about the ownership of the school and the mill?

10. What does Ravi get for Amisha on her first day of school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marriage and weddings are a major theme within the novel. Use evidence from the text to analyze the author's portrayal of tradition Indian weddings. Are Indian weddings portrayed in a positive, negative, or nuanced manner? Use evidence from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall plot and set the tone for the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze the relationship between Amisha and Neema. Is their influence mutual or does it operate in one direction? Write an essay in which you explain the nature of their relationship and influence. Cite specific instances from the text to support your analysis.

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