By Any Other Name Part 1

What was the reason Santha and her sister were sent to the Anglo-Indian day school?

• Their mother was unable to continue their lessons due to health issues.

• Their father wanted them to learn English customs.

• The Indian schools were not considered valid for examinations and degrees.

• They wanted to experience a new environment.

What names were Santha and her sister given by the headmistress?

• Pamela and Cynthia

• Premila and Santha

• Cynthia and Pamela

• Santha and Premila

How did Santha feel about her new name, Cynthia?

• Detached and disbelieving

• Excited and happy

• Confused and upset

• Proud and responsible

What was the headmistress's reaction to Indian names?

• She found them too hard to pronounce.

• She was excited to learn them.

• She ignored them completely.

• She was indifferent to them.

What did Santha notice about the girl with braids sitting next to her?

• She wore Indian jewelry and had a rim of black kohl around her eyes.

• She was wearing a British school uniform.

• She was smiling and friendly.

• She was reading a book.

What did Santha and her sister have for lunch at school?

• Indian food - chapattis, vegetable curry, and buttermilk

• Sandwiches and juice

• Rice and beans

• Pasta and salad

What was the teacher's reaction when Santha couldn't say her name?

• She frowned slightly and asked again.

• She laughed and moved on.

• She ignored Santha.

• She called the headmistress.