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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter Seven - Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most noticeable feature of Hari?
(a) His long, dark hair.
(b) His short stature.
(c) A long, bumpy scar from his bottom lip to his chin.
(d) A mole on his cheek.

2. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?
(a) She feels a bit sorry for Malik.
(b) She becomes very upset and almost throws rocks at Sheela.
(c) She ignores Sheela.
(d) She feels relief that Malik will not be helping them.

3. How old is Radha at the start of the book?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 13 years old.
(c) 30 years old.
(d) 15 years old.

4. In what city does Part One begin?
(a) Jaipur.
(b) Agra.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) Shimla.

5. Who is Mr. Pandey?
(a) Lakshmi's landlord.
(b) Parvati's husband and Lakshmi's friend.
(c) Sheela Sharma’s music teacher and Lakshmi’s neighbor.
(d) Lakshmi's builder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?

3. Nautch girls would conceal what within the henna design on their bodies?

4. Before the arrival of Lakshmi, what caste of women painted the hands and feet of Lakshmi’s clients?

5. When what Goddess comes to give you her blessing, you should not leave the room to wash your face?

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