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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. Who is "the elephant god, remover of obstacles"?
(a) Loki.
(b) Ganesh.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Vivek.

2. Why do the women of Lakshmi's village drink the blue-black juice from the marking tree?
(a) To prevent HIV.
(b) To prevent miscarriages.
(c) To induce miscarriages.
(d) To prevent coughing disease.

3. What possessions does Pushpa put in Harish's trunk when they prepare to leave Happiness House in "A Word Too Small"?
(a) A hairbrush, a sweater, and a photo of her husband.
(b) A bag of money.
(c) A doll and her clothing.
(d) A notebook, a dress, and her makeup.

4. What are "the carts with chicken and sheep in the back" called, according to Lakshmi in "On the Bus"?
(a) Lorries.
(b) Ox-carts.
(c) Trucks.
(d) Trains.

5. Who pulls Lakshmi into a hiding place during the raid in "Raid"?
(a) Mumatz.
(b) Anita.
(c) Shahanna.
(d) Monica.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Lakshmi's stepfather carry as he walks with her to Bajai Sita's store in "A Trade"?

4. What does Mumtaz say she will do to Lakshmi if she tries to run away in "Changes"?

5. What is the name of the half-frowning girl at Happiness House?

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