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

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.

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.

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.

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.

What cultures are at war in this story?

• Christianity vs. Hinduism

• Bachelorhood vs. Marriage

• Solidarity vs. Society

• All of the above

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.

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.

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

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.