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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. Initially, how does Anju feel about Sudha's elopement?

2. What does Sudha compare her life to after hearing the story about her father?

3. Which word does Sudha believe to be the second one written on her forehead?

4. Which of the following describes Anju's feelings for Sunil?

5. How does Sudha's outlook change in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the role of the Chatterjee family in society.

2. Describe Sudha and Ashok's first meeting.

3. How does Anju's outlook become more positive?

4. Is Sunil in love with Sudha?

5. How does Sudha transform after hearing the story about her father?

6. Who is Singhji?

7. What role does Singhji take in the family when Gouri is ill?

8. What is the role of each of the mother figures?

9. How does Pishi's story foreshadow a future event in Sudha's life?

10. Describe Sudha.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sudha overcome her personal struggles? How does she get over guilt about her father? What does she learn that allows her to develop? What role do other characters play in helping Sudha to overcome her problems?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Anju and Sudha's wedding day. Is the tone used to describe the wedding day positive or negative? What literary techniques are used to create this atmosphere?

Essay Topic 3

What role do myths, legends, and traditions play in Anju and Sudha's lives? Does this role control their lives or add to it? Is it a positive or negative influence?

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