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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, pp. 172 – 223.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What number is on the boy's David Beckham shirt?
(a) 23.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 59.

2. Until what age does Lakshmi's mother tell her to feed a son at her breast if she should have one in "Everything I Need to Know"?
(a) Until the age of 3.
(b) Until the age of 6.
(c) Until the age of 4.
(d) Until the age of 2.

3. Who brings Lakshmi tea in "A Cup of Tea"?
(a) Shahanna.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Mumtaz.
(d) Harry.

4. What item does Lakshmi describe Gita's father having purchased since Gita went to work as a maid in the city?
(a) A new pair of spectacles.
(b) A new pair of trousers.
(c) A new horse.
(d) A new goat.

5. What color dress is the new girl wearing in "New Girl"?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Lakshmi describe the amount of money that the turnip-nosed man gives to Auntie in "Numbers"?

4. What name has Lakshmi given to "the ugly one" among her cucumbers in "Confession"?

5. What caused the girl with the half-frowning face to look as she does?

(see the answer key)

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