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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. What name has Lakshmi given to "the ugly one" among her cucumbers in "Confession"?
(a) Naazma.
(b) Bajai.
(c) Shahanna.
(d) Anita.

2. Where does Lakshmi go for her period of confinement after her first menstruation?
(a) The goat shed.
(b) The basement.
(c) The attic.
(d) The church.

3. What does Lakshmi describe rubbing for good luck in "Before Gita Left"?
(a) A rough patch in the clay of her hut.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) Her friend's hair.
(d) The notch in the school bench.

4. What color does Lakshmi describe her mother's skin as in "Something Beautiful"?
(a) Ebony.
(b) Nut-colored.
(c) Cinnamon.
(d) Ivory.

5. What does Lakshmi describe on the posters in "In This Room"?
(a) Mammals and birds.
(b) Gods and movie stars.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Monsters and ghosts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Lakshmi the notebook that she carries in her pack as she makes her way with Auntie?

2. What kind of roof does Lakshmi's family have on their hut in the beginning of the novel?

3. What game does Lakshmi describe playing with Gita in "Before Gita Left"?

4. What has been purchased for Gita's little brother since she went to work as a maid in the city?

5. Lakshmi's village is amidst what mountain range?

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