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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mohan tell Anjali she has to accept?
(a) He is going to be a doctor.
(b) He is going to America.
(c) Nothing will ever change.
(d) She will die soon.

2. In Chapter 25, how long has Ma been in jail?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 9 days.

3. Who tries to help Ma in Chapter 22?
(a) Riki.
(b) Keshavji.
(c) Maki.
(d) Harij.

4. In Chapter 22, why does Ma say the Dalits have to come to school in their neighborhood?
(a) To prove they are equals.
(b) To help Ghandi come visit.
(c) To pay fees.
(d) To be able to pray.

5. Who does Mohan sell his necklace to?
(a) An American.
(b) A Muslim.
(c) A Hindu.
(d) A wealthy British woman.

6. In Chapter 16, what kind of tiffin container does Anjali have?
(a) Silver.
(b) Brass.
(c) Stainless steel.
(d) Gold.

7. What does Keshavji call Anjali as a term of affection?
(a) Riki.
(b) Beta.
(c) Marki.
(d) Holi.

8. What is another word for neighborhood?
(a) Fasti.
(b) Rasti.
(c) Basti.
(d) Gasti.

9. What does Anjali say proves her mother's innocence in Chapter 28?
(a) That her mother's school is still going.
(b) That her mother's restaurant is still running.
(c) That her mother is in jail but people are still rioting, so she can not be inciting violence.
(d) That her mother's bank account is still growing.

10. Who tells Anjali she is as crazy as her mother?
(a) Masterji.
(b) Nirmala.
(c) Anasuya.
(d) Mangala.

11. Where do the parents say the Dalits have to sit in class?
(a) In the back.
(b) In the middle.
(c) All throughout.
(d) In the front.

12. What does Anjali end up telling Suman directly in the end of Chapter 15?
(a) She just learned how to play the guitar.
(b) She just cleaned her toilet.
(c) She just ate prasad.
(d) She just changed her clothes.

13. What does Nirmala tell Anjali about her plan for the school?
(a) It is innovative.
(b) It is foolish.
(c) It should happen on the night of the harvest.
(d) It is great.

14. In Chapter 24, who does Anjali see in the jail before seeing Ma?
(a) Babaji.
(b) Riko.
(c) Hari.
(d) Keshavji.

15. What legendary figure does Baba say Ma reminds him of?
(a) Queen Mebh.
(b) Fari.
(c) Rani of Jhansi.
(d) Rikio.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what does Anjali calle Irfaan's father?

2. How does Jamuna tell Ma she feels about working for their family?

3. In Chapter 23, whose work does Mohan say is living in Anjali?

4. What does Mrs. Mishra say to Anjali and her Baba in Chapter 28?

5. What do Anjali and Ma wear to clean toilets?

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