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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was arrested and imprisoned for "exploiting" illegals?

2. According to Du, Dad handles money and Jasmine handles what?

3. How long did Jasmine stay with Professorji and his family?

4. What is Lillian's oldest daughter's profession?

5. According to Jasmine, Du has a surgeon's touch just like whom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jasmine lived in an apartment building with Professorji and his family near other Indian families for five months in Flushing, New York. For Jasmine, how was this like living back in India as a widow? How was it different?

Essay Topic 2

Jasmine, Vilma and Mataji were all widowed. Compare and contrast the choices each made in her widowhood. How did their choices align or contradict their culture's views on widows.

Essay Topic 3

Dida and Mataji have opposing views about Jasmine's role as a female. Explain both sides. Why does Mataji fight so hard for her side? Why do you think Dida fights so hard for hers? Who unexpectedly comes to aid Mataji's point of view and why?

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