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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Mrs. Rupa to the jewelers in Part 19?

2. Who desires to go to university to become a lawyer in Part 13?

3. Where does Mrs. Rupa Mehra go on a shopping spree in Part 19 to prepare for the wedding?

4. Who impulsively proposes to Lata in Part 18?

5. Who wrestles a fruit knife from Saeeda Bai, almost choking her in Part 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Lata's night out with her in-laws in Part 7. How is the social life of Lata and the other young people depicted at the cocktail party and the disco? How does this juxtapose against Mrs. Rupa Mehra's traditional views?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mrs. Rupa Mehra's character. How many children does she have? What does Mrs. Rupa represent in terms of tradition?

Essay Topic 3

Who is the Raja of Marh and where has he elected to erect a Temple to Shiva? What impact does this have on the characters in the narrative?

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