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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 does the bird, Madho Singh frequently say?
(a) Polly want a cracker!
(b) Silly Indira!
(c) Namaste! Bonjour! Welcome!
(d) I love you!

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

3. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?
(a) A horse.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A crocodile.
(d) A snake.

4. What does Lakshmi hand Samir, when she sees him after her appointment with Parvati in Part One?
(a) 300 rupees.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) Three muslin sachets.
(d) His sandals.

5. What is the nickname that Malik calls Lakshmi?
(a) Mrs. Shastri.
(b) Auntie-Boss.
(c) Boss-Lady.
(d) Maa-Boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name for an Englishman or woman in Hindi?

2. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?

3. How old is Radha at the start of the book?

4. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?

5. Why is Sheela Sharma an unconventional match for Ravi Singh?

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