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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what school had Amit been educated?

2. Who is imprisoned after a bloody incident at Saeeda Bai's house in Part 17?

3. Who becomes not just a dummy candidate to aid the cause of Mahesh Kapoor but rather a formidable opponent as they await the election results in Part 17?

4. Malati urges Lata to audition for a part in what play in Part 12?

5. Mahesh resigns from what political party in Part 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part 8, where does Maan depart on a journey with Rasheed and why? How long will they be away from Calcutta? What does Maan discover along this journey?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Bihar Zamindari Act and its impact on the people of India. How does this legislation affect each of the characters in A Suitable Boy?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of A Suitable Boy. In what year does the novel take place and where? How does the setting relate to the events in the narrative?

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