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What initiated the relationship between Snehamoy and Miyage?
What initiated the relationship between Snehamoy and Miyage?
- An exchange of letters (correct)
- A chance meeting in Japan
- A mutual friend introduction
- A shared class in school
What event prompted Snehamoy to seek out Miyage in Calcutta?
What event prompted Snehamoy to seek out Miyage in Calcutta?
- A letter informing him of her terminal illness (correct)
- The birth of her son
- Their planned wedding ceremony
- A family reunion
How does Snehamoy react to Miyage's death?
How does Snehamoy react to Miyage's death?
- He seeks solace in teaching
- He is devastated by her passing (correct)
- He distances himself from everyone
- He remarries quickly
Why does Snehamoy's aunt bring a widow to live with them?
Why does Snehamoy's aunt bring a widow to live with them?
What name do the villagers give to the widow as a sign of respect for her connection to Snehamoy?
What name do the villagers give to the widow as a sign of respect for her connection to Snehamoy?
What does the term 'pen wedding' refer to in the context of Snehamoy and Miyage's relationship?
What does the term 'pen wedding' refer to in the context of Snehamoy and Miyage's relationship?
What significant aspect changes in Miyage's life before her arrival in Shonai?
What significant aspect changes in Miyage's life before her arrival in Shonai?
How does the story of Snehamoy and Miyage end?
How does the story of Snehamoy and Miyage end?
What theme is emphasized through the quote by Aparna Sen regarding the story?
What theme is emphasized through the quote by Aparna Sen regarding the story?
Flashcards
Penpal Relationship
Penpal Relationship
A correspondence between two people who communicate through letters.
Pen Wedding
Pen Wedding
A symbolic wedding ceremony based on letter correspondence, not a traditional one.
Widow in Shonai
Widow in Shonai
Miyage, a widow from Japan, visits Snehamoy's village after significant correspondence.
Snehamoy's Grief
Snehamoy's Grief
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Aunt's Plan
Aunt's Plan
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Emotional Dynamics
Emotional Dynamics
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Unexpected Death
Unexpected Death
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Japanese Wife
Japanese Wife
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Villager Welcome
Villager Welcome
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Title: The Japanese Wife
- Author: Kunal Basu
Summary of the Book
- The book is a love story between an Indian man and a Japanese woman
- Their relationship develops through letters
- The story is considered improbable and hauntingly beautiful
- Aparna Sen, a filmmaker, describes it as a surreal, innocent love story
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Explore the hauntingly beautiful love story in 'The Japanese Wife' by Kunal Basu. This quiz delves into the unique relationship between an Indian man and a Japanese woman, developed primarily through their letters. Discover the themes and symbolism that make this story a surreal and innocent portrayal of love.
