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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 does Ravi take Amisha in Chapter 37?

2. What is the cause of the quarrel in Chapter 38?

3. What does Deepak announce about Stephen in Chapter 38?

4. What does Amisha try to give to Stephen in Chapter 41?

5. What does Amisha tie around Stephen's wrist in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who works at the orphanage where Jaya visits?

2. What ceremony do Ravi and Jaya encountered in Chapter 42?

3. How to Stephen and Amisha communicate after she stops teaching at the school?

4. For what does Jaya pray at the temple in Chapter 43?

5. In whose bed does Ravi die?

6. What does Omi call Lena?

7. How does Ravi learn about Lena's marriage prospects?

8. What is the day of Raksha Bandhan?

9. What does Jaya say when Amit asks her if there are untouchables in America?

10. What does Ravi tell Jaya caused Amisha's hallucinations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The story is told from Amisha, Jaya, and Ravi's perspectives Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from these points of view. How does viewing the events from these various point of view affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Ravi's flashback comprises much the novel. Write an essay in which you analyze whether Ravi is a reliable narrator or not. Include evidence from the text to support your assertions.

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