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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, pp. 172 – 223.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of vendor calls out to sell his wares below Lakshmi's window in "What I Don't Do"?
(a) A roti vendor.
(b) A popcorn vendor.
(c) A peanut vendor.
(d) An onion vendor.

2. What name does the turnip-nosed man refer to Auntie as in "Uncle Husband"?
(a) Shahanna.
(b) Mumatz.
(c) Anita.
(d) Bimla.

3. How much money does Shahanna say Mumtaz charges the girls for their daily rice and dal?
(a) 20 rupees.
(b) 10 rupees.
(c) 100 rupees.
(d) 80 rupees.

4. What does Lakshmi see Mumtaz doing with the policeman in "Police"?
(a) Performing sex acts with him.
(b) Giving him money.
(c) Begging him for freedom.
(d) Beating him.

5. What number is on the boy's David Beckham shirt?
(a) 59.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 23.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the girl that Lakshmi describes as "the aging bird girl" at Happiness House?

2. How old is the boy who wears the David Beckham t-shirt?

3. What does Lakshmi respond when Harish asks her each day, "How are you today?"

4. What words does Harish teach to Lakshmi in "Sorry"?

5. For how long have Auntie and Lakshmi been walking in the beginning of "Questions and Answers"?

(see the answer key)

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