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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapter Ten - Chapter Seventeen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Parvati Singh’s longest-serving help and nanny to her sons?
(a) Lala.
(b) Samir.
(c) Chowkidar.
(d) Lakshmi.

2. Of what has Lakshmi been accused by her ladies?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Lying.
(c) Terrible henna designs.
(d) Talking about the ladies behind their backs.

3. What is the punishment given to a girl in Mrs. Channa’s class for talking to her friend?
(a) She has to squat with her arms under her knees and pull on her ears. Like a rooster.
(b) She has to sit in the corner with a dunce cap on her head.
(c) She is suspended.
(d) She has to write an apology to the teacher.

4. What does the builder do to Malik, when Malik tries to pay him the 200 rupees Lakshmi gave him, rather than the full amount owed?
(a) He kicks Malik.
(b) He chases after Malik.
(c) He ridicules Malik.
(d) He boxes Malik’s ears.

5. What age range is Malik?
(a) 6-10 years old.
(b) 12-14 years old.
(c) 5-6 years old.
(d) 10-12 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what food does Sheela compare Radha?

2. How does Samir always make Lakshmi feel?

3. How does Lakshmi feel about missing Radha, while Radha is in Shimla?

4. Why is the priest uncomfortable agreeing to the ceremony, until Malik gives him another five rupees?

5. Why was the touching of feet usually reserved for the lower caste?

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