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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 does Shahanna ask of Lakshmi when Lakshmi tells her about the American in "A Secret"?
(a) To go to the police.
(b) To tell Shahanna's parents to come save her.
(c) To take Shahanna with her.
(d) To never leave.

2. What does the boy in the David Beckham t-shirt grab and run off with as the girls put on their makeup in "Meeting the David Beckham Boy"?
(a) A paper kite.
(b) An apple.
(c) A Coca-Cola.
(d) A cup of tea.

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

4. What is "Shilpa's Secret" revealed to be in the chapter with this title?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is married.
(c) She is running away.
(d) She is an alcoholic.

5. What has been purchased for Gita's little brother since she went to work as a maid in the city?
(a) His school fees.
(b) A new coat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the David Beckham boy keep his belongings?

2. How old is the boy who wears the David Beckham t-shirt?

3. What is the name of the girl that Lakshmi describes as "the aging bird girl" at Happiness House?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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