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

2. What is Auntie Mumtaz wearing when Lakshmi first meets her in "Ten Thousand Rupees"?
(a) A white sari.
(b) A purple sari.
(c) A blue sari.
(d) A red sari.

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

4. In what country does Lakshmi live with her mother and stepfather?
(a) India.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Nepal.
(d) Happiness House.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What answer does Auntie give to the turnip-nosed man when he asks about Lakshmi in "Numbers"?

2. What does Uncle Husband give to Lakshmi after they have crossed the border in "A Reward"?

3. What does Lakshmi describe rubbing for good luck in "Before Gita Left"?

4. What does the name "Muthi" mean, according to the narrator in "Confession"?

5. Into what country does Lakshmi cross with Uncle Husband in the narrative?

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