Plot
Themes
Indian Culture
Literary Elements
Plot 2
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Where did Twinkle get her name from?
A nursery rhyme
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Find an example of cultural difference on page 146.
Sanjeev's mother used to send him pictures of "suitable" brides from Calcutta.
100
How is Indian culture involved in Sanjeev and Twinkle's marriage?
They were introduced at an Indian event which their parents arranged
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Find an example of irony on page 147.
Twinkle tells Sanjeev "They can't fire you for being a believer" but Sanjeev is not a believer in Christianity
100
Why does Sanjeev not like Twinkle to wear high heels?
He wishes he was taller.
200
What religion are Twinkle and Sanjeev?
Hindu
200
What theme does this quote portray? "They didn't bother her these scatters unsettled matters. She seemed content with whatever clothes she found at the front of the closet, with whatever magazine was lying around, with whatever song was on the radio-content yet curious."
Gender dynamics
200
How do the other Indian people Sanjeev knows in Connecticut try to preserve their culture in the United States?
They have gatherings every Saturday where they eat spiced chickpeas and shrimp cutlets, and gossip and discuss politics
200
How is it ironic that Twinkle and Sanjeev have the statues in their house?
They are Hindu but have Christian statues in their house.
200
Why does Twinkle not want to get rid of the Christian statues?
She thinks it would be sac-religious.
300
What is the first Christian artifact Twinkle finds?
A statue of Jesus
300
Find an example of religion on page 137.
Several possible answers
300
Where do Sanjeev and Twinkle get married?
Calcutta
300
What literary element is used in this sentence? "In the mirror of the medicine cabinet he inspected his long eyelashes - like a girl's, Twinkle liked to tease."
Simile
300
What food does Twinkle make using the bottle of vinegar she found?
Fish stew
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How did Twinkle and Sanjeev meet?
Their parents were old friends and arranged for them to meet at a 16 year old girl's birthday party
400
How does Sanjeev sacrifice something for Twinkle?
He allows her to keep the statues she finds even though he does not like them.
400
What does Sanjeev's mother send him from Calcutta before he is married?
Pictures of Indian girls she thought would make good brides
400
What does the house warming party symbolize?
Sanjeev and Twinkle showing off their new marriage and home.
400
Where does Sanjeev tell Twinkle he is going to take the statue of Mary?
The dump
500
What is the last Christian artifact Twinkle finds?
A silver bust of Jesus
500
What theme does this quote portray? "Indian food, she complained, was a bother; she detested chopping garlic, and peeling ginger, and could not operate a blender, and so it was Sanjeev, who, on weekends, seasoned mustard oil with cinnamon sticks and cloves in order to produce a proper curry"
Role of food
500
What does the statue of Mary remind Twinkle of?
An Indian bride
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What does Sanjeev agreeing to carry the silver bust of Jesus for Twinkle symbolize?
Sanjeev's acceptance of the Christian sculptures and his acceptance of Twinkle's feelings.
500
How long have Sanjeev and Twinkle been married?
Four months
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