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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 Mohan say he would prefer to be called?

2. What tree does Anjali pass on the way to school?

3. What movement does Ghandi lead?

4. What holiday is in November?

5. What clothing does Anjali wear in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anjali's favorite piece of clothing?

2. What does Anjali do to express her anger against Brent Sahib?

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

4. What is one difference between Anjali and Irfaan?

5. Why are some Dalits very hesitant to accept Ma's and Anjali's gifts?

6. In Chapter 11, what does the older woman in the basti tell Ma?

7. Why does Baba tell Anjali he is so loyal to Chachaji?

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

9. Why does Anjali go to see Brent Sahib in Chapter 3?

10. How does Chachaji treat Mohan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is it so personally important to Anjali that the Dalit children be allowed to attend her school? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Kelkar describe "Ahimsa"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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