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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 company does Ramesh work for?

2. At the theater, who sits next to Sudha?

3. Where were Nalini and Gopal married?

4. Who asks Sudha why she is so calm?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sudha notice about the way Singhji deals with Nalini?

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

3. Will Sudha and Anju have happy marriages?

4. What is relevant about Sudha's menstruation?

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

6. How is Anju forced into her destiny?

7. What is the relationship between Anju and Sudha?

8. Why do the chapters alternate between Sudha and Anju's narration?

9. Describe Ramesh Sanyal.

10. After meeting Sunil, how does Anju feel about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does Anju become more optimistic before her wedding? How and why does Sudha become more negative? How might these outlooks both harm or hurt both girls? Which is more logical?

Essay Topic 2

Which character develops most - Anju or Sudha?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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