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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. Why does Jaya go to the temple in Chapter 43?
(a) It is the anniversary of her first miscarriage.
(b) It is Ravi's birthday.
(c) It is Amisha's birthday.
(d) It is her birthday.

2. Where does Amisha spend the night after Deepak leaves in Chapter 38?
(a) At the school.
(b) At home alone.
(c) With Ravi's parents.
(d) With Stephen.

3. Why does Ravi die, according to Jaya?
(a) His promise is fulfilled.
(b) He lost his will to live.
(c) He had been secretly battling cancer.
(d) He had an unknown virus.

4. What does Amisha eat during her pregnancy?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Biscuits and ginger tea.
(c) White rice.
(d) Carrot soup.

5. What does Patrick tell Jaya concerning her miscarriage?
(a) He says that when it is mean to happen, it will.
(b) He no longer wants children.
(c) He wants to adopt a child.
(d) He wants to keep trying within the next year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jaya visit in Chapter 44?

2. What does the midwife say about the baby?

3. What does Ravi tell Jaya was the cause of Amisha's death?

4. Where does Ravi take Amisha in Chapter 37?

5. What is the name for the traditional Hindu dance used in celebrations?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what does Amit pray in the temple in Chapter 43?

2. For what does Jaya pray at the temple in Chapter 43?

3. Why does Deepak's second wife resent Amisha?

4. What does Amisha tell Stephen about the Indian wedding custom?

5. What does Stephen propose to Amisha in Chapter 41?

6. What does Ravi tell Jaya caused Amisha's hallucinations?

7. In whose bed does Ravi die?

8. To whom does Jaya give her basket filled with color-balloons?

9. What is Ravi's response when Jaya asks him if he believes in God?

10. How does Jaya learn of Ravi's death?

(see the answer keys)

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