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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, pp. 114-171.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lakshmi's mother denote the years of how old she and Lakshmi are in "Another Calendar"?
(a) By a wall-calendar.
(b) By notches on her headboard.
(c) By marks on her wedding trunk.
(d) By marks on her belt.

2. What is the name of Pushpa's baby girl?
(a) Anita.
(b) Jeena.
(c) Alana.
(d) Sara.

3. What do the older boys call the David Beckham boy's mother when they taunt him in "No Ordinary Boy, After All"?
(a) A cretin.
(b) A monster.
(c) A corpse.
(d) A whore.

4. What does Lakshmi's stepfather carry as he walks with her to Bajai Sita's store in "A Trade"?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) A bag of rice.
(d) An empty firewood basket.

5. What price is ultimately agreed upon for Lakshmi in "A Trade"?
(a) 200 rupees.
(b) 500 rupees.
(c) 800 rupees.
(d) 1,000 rupess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the coughing woman that shares a room with Lakshmi at Happiness House?

2. What word from "A Trade" means favorable or conducive to success?

3. What does Auntie do to make Lakshmi keep walking ahead in "Moving Forward"?

4. How much money does Mumtaz say Lakshmi must work off before she can go home in "Changes"?

5. What does Lakshmi describe rubbing for good luck in "Before Gita Left"?

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