This Blessed House Part 2

Who was Sanjeev worried about seeing the items on the mantel and around the house?

• His parents

• Twinkle's parents

• The people attending their housewarming

• Twinkle's co-workers

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What does Sanjeev tell his co-worker who asks him about his religion?

• He tells him there are Christians in India, but Twinkle and he are not Christian.

• He tells him that he is not a Christian because there are no Christians in India.

• He lies and says that Twinkle and he are Christian so that the party will not become tense.

• He tells him that although he is not Christian, he does collect Christian objects to learn about the culture.

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Sanjeev's friend Prabal talks about Twinkle the same way that he talks about...

• Western movie stars

• Older Indian women he grew up with

• Sanjeev's next-door neighbor

• No one else. He thinks Twinkle is unique.

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What does Twinkle do with the Jesus Christ's poster in the story?

• Twinkle tells Sanjeev that she will refuse to hide the poster, and when the guests see it, they are shocked.

• Twinkle says she will put it in a spot where no one can see it, but the guests do see it and hate it.

• Twinkle says she will put it in a spot where no one can see it, but the guests do see it and like it.

• Twinkle tries to hide the poster, but the guests find it and remove it from the house.

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What does the event in the last question tell us about the message of the story?

• If everyone tries interacting with different cultures more often, they will quickly get used to it.

• People feel differently about interacting with different cultures; therefore, they should not assume how others will respond to different cultures and views.

• Sanjeev is wrong for asking Twinkle to hide the poster since everyone thought it looked nice in their new home.

• It is best for different cultures to not interact with each other as they will never fully get along.

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What cultures are at war in this story?

• Christianity vs. Hinduism

• Bachelorhood vs. Marriage

• Solidarity vs. Society

• All of the above

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This story depicts "assimilation." How do Sanjeev's thoughts show how he feels about assimilating?

• Sanjeev thinks about converting his co-workers to his religion because he rejects assimilation.

• Sanjeev thinks about joining the treasure hunt in the attic because he is getting used to assimilation.

• Sanjeev thinks about locking his co-workers in the attic because he is uncomfortable with assimilation.

• Sanjeev thinks about buying new items for Twinkle so that she will get as assimilated as he is.

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What do the guests find in the attic?

• A cheap Buddhist art piece that Sanjeev admires.

• An important Hindu art piece that makes Sanjeev emotional.

• A majestic secular art piece that completely changes Sanjeev's mind.

• A noble Christian art piece that Sanjeev hates the most.

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At the end of the story, what did Sanjeev decide to do about all these Christian items?

• Throw them all away

• Makes Twinkle throw them away

• Grew to accept them and Twinkle as part of his life and home.

• Left the house and did not return to it again

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Despite what Sanjeev does, he only tells Twinkle that he moved her slippers. What does this show the audience?

• Sanjeev's anger towards Twinkle caused him not to address the situation properly.

• Sanjeev's cowardice prevents him from standing up for himself.

• Sanjeev's wit allowed him to find a solution that satisfied everyone.

• Sanjeev's affection for Twinkle caused him to put his views aside for her.

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