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1. What was the profession of Maya’s husband, Gautama?
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2. Why is the novel called a psychological novel?
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3. How many parts is the novel 'Cry, the Peacock' divided into?
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4. What event marks the beginning of the novel 'Cry, the Peacock'?
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5. What does the death of Toto symbolize in the novel 'Cry, the Peacock'?
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6. Which character in the novel 'Cry, the Peacock' is primarily ruled by logic and detachment?
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7. What is the main psychological struggle Maya faces?
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8. Which relative pampers Maya in her childhood?
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9. How does Gautama treat Maya's grief over Toto’s death?
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10. What character quality differentiates Maya’s father from Gautama?
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11. Which ancient text influences Gautama’s beliefs?
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12. The major message conveyed by the novel 'Cry, the Peacock' is:
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13. What literary technique is most evident in the narrative of 'Cry, the peacock'?
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14. How does Anita Desai explore Maya’s inner world?
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15. What is the primary theme conveyed by the plot of 'Cry, the Peacock'?
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