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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 is the name of the tour bus owner that Jaya meets in Chapter 37?

2. What does Jaya tell Ravi about her mother in Chapter 52?

3. Where was Jaya married?

4. Who arrives unexpectedly in Chapter 50?

5. What does Amisha tell Patrick at the end of Chapter 52?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ravi insist that the children stay at his home in Chapter 39?

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

3. Why does Deepak dismiss Ravi from his role as a servant in Chapter 51?

4. What does Omi call Lena?

5. To whom does Jaya give her basket filled with color-balloons?

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

7. What is the day of Raksha Bandhan?

8. How does Jaya learn of Ravi's death?

9. What happens to Amisha after she dies?

10. Why does Amisha seduce Deepak in Chapter 40?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amisha and Stephe develop a close relationship. Analyze how their relationship changes from professional and platonic to intimate and romantic. Also consider the role that each of them plays in this development. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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