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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, pp. 224 – 263.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money does Lakshmi's stepfather ask for Lakshmi when he sells her at Bajai Sita's store in "A Trade"?
(a) 1,000 rupees.
(b) 850 rupees.
(c) 500 rupees.
(d) 2,000 rupees.

3. What does Lakshmi show to the American in "Digital Magic"?
(a) A photo of her family.
(b) A calendar.
(c) A ring.
(d) Her American storybook.

4. In "Don't Cross the Cook," Lakshmi says she learned a new Hindi phrase today which is "Don't cross the cook or she will" do what?
(a) "Wash her hands."
(b) "Burn your dinner."
(c) "Stop feeding you."
(d) "Spit in your soup."

5. What is a daughter compared to in "The Difference Between a Son and a Daughter"?
(a) A goat.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A cow.
(d) A doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Seeing a Girl with a Long Black Braid," the narrator says, "There are a thousand girls in the city. But so far, none of them is" whom?

2. Where does Lakshmi hide the American's card in "A Small Danger"?

3. What number is on the boy's David Beckham shirt?

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

5. What does Harish give to Jeena for the festival of brothers and sisters?

(see the answer key)

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