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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. How does Lakshmi describe the amount of money that the turnip-nosed man gives to Auntie in "Numbers"?
(a) "Nearly enough money to buy a Coca-Cola."
(b) "Nearly enough money to buy a tin roof."
(c) "Nearly enough money to buy a car."
(d) "Nearly enough money to buy a water buffalo."

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

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

4. What is the name of the half-frowning girl at Happiness House?
(a) Anita.
(b) Pushpa.
(c) Shilpa.
(d) Shahanna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the boy that Lakshmi is promised to marry in "Before Gita Left"?

2. What name does the turnip-nosed man refer to Auntie as in "Uncle Husband"?

3. What television show is the favorite of the girls at Happiness House?

4. How many girls does Lakshmi share a room with in "In My New Room"?

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

(see the answer key)

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