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What festival was being celebrated during the story?

Navratri

Holi

Pongal (correct)

Diwali

Why did the live-in-maid leave her job?

She didn't like the family she worked for

She was given a better job offer

She was not given holidays (correct)

She had a family emergency

What was the reason for Savitri's dislike towards Rama?

Rama mistreated her mother-in-law

Rama didn't take care of the house properly

Rama didn't respect her elders

Rama's modern upbringing (correct)

What was Santoshi's reason for seeking the maid's job?

To support the slum orphans Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rama want to employ Santoshi as the maid?

To empower the oppressed people Signup and view all the answers

What was Ashok's attitude towards the LGBT community?

'Blinded by social stigma and superstition' Signup and view all the answers

How did Rama react when she first saw Santoshi?

'Shut the door in fear' Signup and view all the answers

'One’s existence becomes real only by acquiring identity' - This statement is associated with:

'The theme of identity crisis in society' Signup and view all the answers

'The eunuch named Santoshi comes to seek the maid’s job' - What did Santoshi reveal about her past?

'She was forcefully castrated and changed to a girl' Signup and view all the answers

'It was the time of Pongal, the festival of harvest' - What does this statement reveal about the setting of the story?

'The story is set during a festive season' Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the emotional and touching story of a eunuch maid, Santoshi, written by Bhaswar Mukherjee?

Something Happened on the Way to Heaven Signup and view all the answers

Which anthology is the story 'Acceptance' by Bhaswar Mukherjee taken from?

Something Happened on the Way to Heaven Signup and view all the answers

What is the most famous collection of short stories by Bhaswar Mukherjee?

21 Tales to Tell Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Bhaswar Mukherjee's story 'Acceptance'?

Struggle of a transgender individual to lead a normal life Signup and view all the answers

Which author edited the anthology 'Something Happened on the Way to Heaven'?

Sudha Murthy Signup and view all the answers

What is the writing style of Bhaswar Mukherjee known for?

Clarity of expression and use of metaphor and pun Signup and view all the answers