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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 a namaste?
(a) An insult.
(b) An Indian delicacy.
(c) A yoga pose in which you balance on one foot.
(d) The bringing one’s hands together in a prayer-like position.

2. Which is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for wanting a home of her own?
(a) To raise a family.
(b) To have a place to care for her elderly parents.
(c) To have Western plumbing.
(d) To have a place of her own.

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

4. How is a profession viewed, in regards to women having professions in the novel?
(a) It is looked down up.
(b) It is considered very prestigious.
(c) It is honored.
(d) It is humorous.

5. What is Malik’s response when Lakshmi tells him to promise her he will never become a thug?
(a) He does not answer and walks away.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He tells her it is too late. He is already a thug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Lakshmi gives for why the Iyengar’s food was spicy?

2. How does Radha speak to Lakshmi by Part Two of the story?

3. What can readers assume is a tonga-walla?

4. How does Parvati respond to seeing Lakshmi coming out of Samir’s office?

5. What is a chowkidar?

(see the answer key)

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