3. After Sudha hears the story about her father, what happens to her?
(a) She begins to vomit.
(b) She begins menstruating.
(c) She begins to fear her father's return.
(d) She cannot stand up.

4. What company does Ramesh work for?
(a) Indian Farmers.
(b) Indian Contractors.
(c) Indian Grocers.
(d) Indian Railways.

5. What kind of business do Sudha and Anju's family run?
(a) Butcher shop.
(b) Spa.
(c) Bookstore.
(d) Grocery store.

6. In Chapter 7, Sudha feels ruled by __________.
(a) Gouri.
(b) Her father.
(c) Anju.
(d) Her mother.

7. What does Sudha compare her life to after hearing the story about her father?
(a) A cartwheel.
(b) A pile of laundry.
(c) A television show.
(d) A ferris wheel.

8. When Gopal was away from home for three days and finally returned, what did he have with him?
(a) A giant rock.
(b) A giant sapphire.
(c) A giant ruby.
(d) A giant diamond.

9. Which of the following do the girls have to battle in Chapters 4 - 6?
(a) Tradition.
(b) Family.
(c) Their own bond.
(d) Love.

10. What does Gouri give the girls as a birthday gift?
(a) Movies.
(b) Letters.
(c) Books.
(d) Money.

11. What does Ramesh's mother want from her son's marriage?
(a) Grandchildren.
(b) A maid.
(c) A love match.
(d) Happiness.

12. Which word does Sudha believe to be the last one written on her forehead?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Mean.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Spirit.

13. Who takes charge of the family when Gouri is ill?
(a) Anju.
(b) Pishi.
(c) Singhji.
(d) Nalini.

14. Anju hopes to convince her mothers that Sudha should do which of the following?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Get married.
(c) Drop out of school.
(d) Go to America.

15. Who is the only person Anju says she does not hate?
(a) Sudha.
(b) Pishi.
(c) Nalini
(d) Bidhati.