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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, pp. 52-113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is "the elephant god, remover of obstacles"?
(a) Ganesh.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Vivek.
(d) Loki.

2. How does Lakshmi describe Auntie's teeth in "Questions and Answers"?
(a) Sharpened.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Sparkling white.
(d) Blackened.

3. What word from "A Trade" means favorable or conducive to success?
(a) Auspicious.
(b) Incendiary.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Colloquial.

4. What kind of roof does Lakshmi's family have on their hut in the beginning of the novel?
(a) A tin roof.
(b) A glass roof.
(c) A thatch roof.
(d) A shingled-roof.

5. How old does Lakshmi describe her mother as in "Another Calendar"?
(a) 23.
(b) 42.
(c) 31.
(d) 36.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the boy that Lakshmi is promised to marry in "Before Gita Left"?

2. What does Mumtaz do to coerce Lakshmi into being with men after beating her for three days?

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

4. What item does Lakshmi describe Gita's father having purchased since Gita went to work as a maid in the city?

5. What does Lakshmi's mother do as she serves her husband dinner each night in "Something Beautiful"?

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