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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. The mothers warn Anju that she should do which of the following?

2. How does Sudha feel about her marriage?

3. Initially, what do the mothers tell Sudha to do about her mother-in-law?

4. What did the mothers do with the ruby?

5. When Sudha learns about her father, how does she feel about him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anju decide to get a job?

2. Why does Sudha think that Gouri has not called to tell her about the brain defect?

3. How does Anju feel about her niece?

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

5. How does Mrs. Sanyal behave toward Sudha now that she is pregnant?

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

7. How does Anju feel when she finds Sudha's handkerchief in Sunjil's belongings?

8. What dream did Sudha have about Prem?

9. Why is Anju second guessing her decision for Sudha to move to America?

10. Why does Sudha's mother-in-law want her to have an abortion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At what point do both Sudha and Anju find peace? Will this peace last long? What might influence the way the girls find peace with each other in the future?

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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