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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. Which adjective best describes Mr. Majumdar?

2. How does Ramesh appear to Sudha?

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

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

5. How does Singhji help Sudha?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sudha say she has always wanted?

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

3. Why are the references to myth and superstition important?

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

5. What does Sudha think about the money she receives from her father?

6. Is Sunil in love with Sudha?

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

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

9. Will Sudha and Anju have happy marriages?

10. How do the Sanyals react to Sudha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the tone of Sister of My Heart? What are the three main literary techniques that help to create this tone?

Essay Topic 2

Did Sudha make the right decision to go to America? Did Anju make the right decision to invite her?

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of each of the Chatterjee family mothers? Which one stands out the most, and why?

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