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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 25, how long has passed since the girls were married?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three years.
(c) One year.
(d) Five years.

2. In Chapter 29 whom does Sudha visit?
(a) Singhji.
(b) Singhji's daughter.
(c) Ashok.
(d) Ashok's mother.

3. How does Anju feel about her father-in-law?
(a) She finds him fascinating.
(b) She finds him to be too docile.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She barely knows him.

4. Why does the doctor say that Sudha is unable to get pregnant?
(a) She is not built to have babies.
(b) She is unhealthy.
(c) She is not happy.
(d) There is no reason.

5. What will the mothers' house become?
(a) A business complex.
(b) A shopping mall.
(c) A market.
(d) Apartments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sunil say about the baby that Anju lost?

2. Pishi tells Sudha the mothers will pay for _____________.

3. How does Sunil feel when he learns that Anju is pregnant?

4. What does Sudha's father want her to know about?

5. Anju finds it easy to ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anju feel about her niece?

2. Is it a good idea for Sudha to move to America?

3. Why does Anju decide to get a job?

4. How does Sudha find peace?

5. How does Anju's life change in America?

6. What worries does Sudha have for her unborn child?

7. How does Sudha's identity change after she has been divorced?

8. Does Sudha think that she is treated well?

9. What is symbolic of the final scene in the novel?

10. What dream did Sudha have about Prem?

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