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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ma start calling Untouchables that is supposed to be a better name?

2. Who does Anjali visit to ask about her mother's job?

3. Who cooks for Anjali's family?

4. What does Anjali paint on the wall of the compound in Chapter 1?

5. What color is the door to the outhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which extended family member lives with Anjali's family?

2. What is Anjali's favorite place in her yard and why?

3. What does Ma tell Anjali Ghandi has been trying to eliminate the idea of for years?

4. What does Anjali's Ma give to Mohan in Chapter 8?

5. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

6. Why is Anjali so mad at Brent Sahib in Chapter 1?

7. Who comes to beg Brent Sahib for leniency for her son in Chapter 1?

8. What do Anjali and her Ma do differently for Diwali in Part II?

9. In Chapter 9, what story does Chachaji tell about standing up for something?

10. Who helps Anjali in her act of anger against Brent Sahib in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Keshavji's life and death symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Kelkar build and maintain suspense throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Kelkar describe the tensions between Muslims and Hindus in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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