3. What does Sudha believe caused the mothers to go into premature labor?
(a) They learned that they were giving birth to girls.
(b) They learned that their husbands died.
(c) They were unhealthy.
(d) They were denied access to medical care.

4. Where does the family have a meeting?
(a) Pishi's room.
(b) Sudha's room.
(c) Gouri's room.
(d) Anju's room.

5. How does Anju's outlook change in Chapter 17?
(a) She is emotionless.
(b) She is more negative.
(c) Her outlook does not change.
(d) She is more positive.

6. Sunil says that ____________ is the most beautiful woman in the world.
(a) Sudha.
(b) His mother.
(c) Anju.
(d) Gouri.

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

8. What is Ramesh's last name?
(a) Sandoval.
(b) Sanyal.
(c) Saria.
(d) Shampen.

9. Who tells Sudha the story of her father?
(a) Nalinni.
(b) Anju.
(c) Pishi.
(d) Gouri.

10. Which word does Sudha believe to be the first one written on her forehead?
(a) Thin.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Small.
(d) Lazy.

11. What is Singhji's occupation?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Servant.
(c) Chef.
(d) Teacher.

12. How are Sudha and Anju biologically related?
(a) They are sisters.
(b) They are not related.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are aunt and niece.

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

14. Why would Anju and Sudha not be allowed to watch the movie they sneak into?
(a) It features a female actress.
(b) It is about a war.
(c) It is a romance.
(d) It is not a classic film.

15. Whom does Sudha go to for help?
(a) Ashok.
(b) Gouri.
(c) Pishi.
(d) Singhji.