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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. What features does Lakshmi have that are unique?
(a) Blue eyes and fair skin.
(b) Petite features and curly hair.
(c) Long limbs and short hair.
(d) Jet black hair and dark round eyes.

2. To what food does Sheela compare Radha?
(a) Rice.
(b) An eggplant.
(c) Bean pudding.
(d) Cream.

3. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?
(a) Radha has not bathed recently.
(b) Lakshmi says she does not know Radha that well and cannot trust her.
(c) She has to attend school.
(d) Only Lakshmi is given permission to go to the palace.

4. Why is Sheela Sharma an unconventional match for Ravi Singh?
(a) She is poor.
(b) She is from a different caste.
(c) She is unattractive.
(d) She is very intelligent.

5. The monsoon rains, which come in early September, usually bring with them what feeling for Lakshmi?
(a) Discomfort.
(b) Relief.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of women did Samir prefer as lovers?

2. To whose home does Radha run away after arguing with Lakshmi about her pregnancy?

3. When will Ravi be allowed to marry?

4. What do the two bamboo poles and the string of mango leaf garland symbolize?

5. What is the punishment given to a girl in Mrs. Channa’s class for talking to her friend?

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