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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter One - Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the touching of feet usually reserved for the lower caste?
(a) Feet are considered ugly.
(b) Feet are considered delicate.
(c) Feet are smelly.
(d) Feet are considered unclean.

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

3. What act do women, in particular, do as a sign of respect in Indian culture?
(a) Kneel down.
(b) Pull their saris over their hair.
(c) Kiss each other's cheeks.
(d) Hug.

4. Who was Parvati Singh’s longest-serving help and nanny to her sons?
(a) Chowkidar.
(b) Lakshmi.
(c) Lala.
(d) Samir.

5. Into what is the maharaja turning his palace?
(a) A museum.
(b) A temple.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?

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

3. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?

4. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?

5. Why is Ravi home from boarding school?

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