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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. What refers to a small, two-wheeled, cart-like passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person?
(a) Pedal-cart.
(b) Footbike.
(c) Pedicab.
(d) Rickshaw.

2. Who is the best friend of Maan Kapoor in spite of their families' religious differences?
(a) Amit Chatterji.
(b) Kabir Durrani.
(c) Firoz Khan.
(d) Raja of Marh.

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

4. Who does Pran tell his family Lata has eloped with in Part 3?
(a) Kabir Durrani.
(b) Firoz Khan.
(c) Amit Chatterji.
(d) Maan Kapoor.

5. Who is awakened by a kick from Savita's baby during the night in Part 6?
(a) Arun.
(b) Amit.
(c) Pran.
(d) Varun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pran Kapoor's father?

2. During the dinner party in Part 7, there is a conversation comparing the song of birds and the what of Indian singing?

3. In Part 9, Haresh has problems at CLFC and sets out to find a job where?

4. What romantic place have Kabir and Lata gone to in Part 2?

5. Where does Pran take the women to make up for his gag in Part 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Rasheed's family in Part 17? Why?

2. Why does Haresh go to see Sunil Patwardhan in Part 4?

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

4. What political actions does Mahesh Kapoor take in Part 14? Why?

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

6. Who does Mrs. Rupa Mehra visit in Part 9? Why?

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

8. What family conflict is central in the Chatterji family in Part 7?

9. What festival is taking place in Part 2? Who entertains during the festival?

10. What does Mrs. Rupa Mehra concern herself with in Part 19? Where is she?

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