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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. An argument break outs about whose attire in the beginning of Part 7.23?
(a) Mrs. Rupa Mehra's.
(b) Lata's.
(c) Meenakshi's.
(d) Amit's.

2. Who learns how his father refused to help an old man who eventually died from want in Part 8?
(a) Maan.
(b) Rasheed.
(c) Vikar.
(d) Arun.

3. Who sends Lata a letter in Part 7?
(a) Kabir.
(b) Milaki.
(c) Haresh.
(d) Amit.

4. The Chatterji family is notorious for making up what spontaneously on any subject?
(a) Stories.
(b) Lies.
(c) Philosophies.
(d) Rhymes.

5. In Part 3, Lata suffers from a complete mental block while taking what exam?
(a) English.
(b) Urdu.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Math.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does Kabir Durrani excel in?

2. What difficult musical instrument to play is one of the instruments used as an accompaniment for Saeeda Bai's singing?

3. Who is Mrs. Rupa Mehra's youngest child?

4. In Part 4, Haresh is on business to buy materials for what company?

5. What refers to a foul smelling place where leather is cured before going to leather craft establishments?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who does Lata meet after her English exam in Part 3? Who does Lata tell of her exploits?

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

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

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

7. What is revealed in Mrs. Rupa Mehra's letter in Part 6?

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

9. What are the principle conflicts of A Suitable Boy established in Part 1?

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

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