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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. How does Parvati respond to seeing Lakshmi coming out of Samir’s office?
(a) She slaps her.
(b) She waves and says hello.
(c) She cancels her next appointment.
(d) She acts as if she has not seen her.

2. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1855.

3. How does Radha speak to Lakshmi by Part Two of the story?
(a) She speaks to Lakshmi as if she were her mother.
(b) She speaks very little to her, using short, curt responses.
(c) She does not speak to Lakshmi at all.
(d) She speaks to Lakshmi as an equal.

4. What kind of henna meant the woman was loved by her husband?
(a) Darker henna.
(b) Lighter henna.
(c) Redder henna.
(d) Shinier henna.

5. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?
(a) Kanta starts getting nauseous whenever she opens a book.
(b) Kanta becomes very emotional.
(c) Kanta starts gaining weight.
(d) Kanta keeps getting dizzy spells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What features does Lakshmi have that are unique?

2. Who is Mr. Pandey?

3. How does Maharani Latika repay Lakshmi?

4. In what city does Part One begin?

5. What welcomed the bounties of Goddess Lakshmi? This is what Lakshmi created for the Sharma family.

(see the answer key)

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