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

2. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?
(a) She makes fun of Neeta's singing.
(b) She makes fun of Neeta's nose.
(c) She makes fun of Neeta's dancing.
(d) She makes fun of Neeta's mother.

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

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

5. Who is quoted as saying, “An eye for any eye makes the whole world blind”?
(a) Jiji.
(b) Pitaji.
(c) Gandhi-ji.
(d) Munchi-ji.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Kanta able to do graduate studies in England?

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

3. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?

4. What act do women, in particular, do as a sign of respect in Indian culture?

5. In what city does the story begin?

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