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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. Who advised the Maharani Indira’s late husband to adopt a son to be the next maharaja, rather than have a blood heir?
(a) His priest.
(b) His mother.
(c) His astrologer.
(d) The gods in his dreams.

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

3. According to the narrator, where did most families live during British rule?
(a) In large compounds.
(b) In the suburbs.
(c) Inside the old Pink City.
(d) Outside the old Pink City.

4. Parvati was born to which caste?
(a) Brahmin.
(b) Kshatriya.
(c) Vaishya.
(d) Shudra.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year does the story begin?

3. Who was Parvati Singh’s longest-serving help and nanny to her sons?

4. What changed everything and changed nothing, according to Part One?

5. Parvati’s husband owns what type of firm?

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