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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stands to lose substantial holdings under the Bihar Zamindari Act?
(a) The zamindaris.
(b) The Hindus.
(c) The Sikhs.
(d) The matarashi.

2. What religion is Mrs. Rupa Mehra?
(a) Hindu.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Christian.

3. What time is it when Lata's party almost hits a child in the streets going home from the club in Part 7?
(a) 2 a.m.
(b) 1 a.m.
(c) 4 a.m.
(d) 3 a.m.

4. What Indian term refers to a collector of farm revenue, who paid a fixed sum on the district assigned to him?
(a) Raja.
(b) Holi.
(c) Imam.
(d) Zamindar.

5. What refers to a foul smelling place where leather is cured before going to leather craft establishments?
(a) The Lacing Pits.
(b) The Tanning Pits.
(c) The Leather Pits.
(d) The Cotton Pits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose father in the music class championed the Bihar Zamindari Act in Part 6?

2. Who is described as "lank, dark, gangly and asthmatic" in Part 1?

3. Who is described as corrupt and besotted with courtesans in Part 4?

4. Who introduces Haresh to the shoemaker Jagat Ram in Part 4?

5. What term refers to an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of occupation, endogamy, culture, social class, and political power?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Muslim/Hindu relations depicted in Maan's travels in Part 8?

2. What objective of Mrs. Rupa Mehra is established in Part 1 regarding her daughter? How does this establish a central conflict?

3. What happens with Mahesh Kapoor's political campaign in Part 14? What becomes a central debate in the election?

4. How does Vikram Seth reflect the inequality of men and women in Part 7?

5. What is the central political conflict in Part 10? How does it involve Rasheed?

6. What happens with Maan and Firoz in Part 17? Who is injured?

7. How are the tanning pits described in Part 4? Who does Haresh meet there?

8. What comparison is made between Maan and Lata in Part 6? How does this reflect gender roles in India?

9. What is the central concern of the Kapoor family in Part 16? What concerns are there of Maan?

10. What is Mrs. Rupa Mehra's opinion of Haresh in Part 9? What does Lata think of Haresh?

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