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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 does Pran Kapoor think as a likely prospect for his sister-in-law in the end of Part 4?
(a) L. N. Agarwal.
(b) Haresh Khanna.
(c) Kedarnath Tandon.
(d) The Raja of Marh.

2. In what decade was the Bihar Zamindari Act instilled?
(a) 1940s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1970s.

3. Where do Lata and Kabir begin meeting in Part 3?
(a) Poetry gatherings.
(b) Opera practice.
(c) Dance lessons.
(d) Music recitals.

4. Who is the eldest son of the Chatterji family?
(a) Maan.
(b) Amit.
(c) Kunali.
(d) Haresh.

5. What religious holiday of Hinduism is celebrated by splashing people with bright colored water?
(a) Bhang.
(b) Holi.
(c) Hindi.
(d) Alum.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sibling rivalry between Varun and who comes to a head prior to a dinner party in Part 7?

2. The third boy suggested by Mrs. Rupa Mehra's friend in Part 9 is dismissed because he is too what?

3. What estate does Maan see from the train in Part 8 and become excited at the prospect of seeing his old friend?

4. Arun's wife supposedly had what melted into earrings in Part 7?

5. Who are recognized by their distinctly wrapped turbans, uncut hair, and steel bracelet (kara) in India?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the intersection of Lata's suitors in Part 12. What brings them together?

2. What event brings the characters together in the beginning of Part 1? How many families does the novel center on?

3. What comparison is made in Part 3 between Lata and Maan Kapoor? What does this juxtaposition indicate?

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

5. Where do Lata and her friends go after leaving the club in Part 7? Who is almost hit by the car?

6. What is the setting for Part 6? What conversation arises in the beginning of the chapter?

7. Where is Maan Kapoor traveling in Part 8? Who is with him?

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

9. What scenes of poverty is Maan exposed to in Part 8? What effect do they have?

10. Who does Mrs. Rupa Mehra meet for the first time in Part 9?

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