Round 8: Tossup 13

In this novel, a woman walks away from a mangosteen tree her lover was under before muttering a word meaning “tomorrow.” In this novel, “Anything can happen to anyone” (-5[1])and “It’s best to be prepared” are the “Two Thoughts” a boy has whilst stirring jam. (15[1])A Rhodes scholar named Chacko in this novel takes ownership of (*) Paradise Pickles and Preserves. (10[1])During a performance of The Sound of Music, a character in this novel is (10[1])assaulted by the Orangedrink Lemondrink Man. “Love Laws” in this novel eventually lead to the death of Sophie Mol and Velutha. For 10 points, the twins Rahel and Estha begin a relationship in what novel by Arundhati Roy? ■END■ (0[3])

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