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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. When does one say MemSahib?
(a) When addressing a female of an upper caste.
(b) When one is hungry.
(c) When addressing a servant girl.
(d) When one is angry.

2. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?
(a) She would become very depressed.
(b) She had to unlock the door and turn on the lights for the builder.
(c) If she did not, she would have to bicker with the builder, who was quick to cut corners.
(d) She stored her supplies in her new home.

3. What book does Radah read aloud, in impressive English?
(a) Wuthering Heights.
(b) Little Women.
(c) Gulliver's Travels.
(d) Jane Eyre.

4. Why is Ravi home from boarding school?
(a) Ravi has failed in his studies.
(b) Parvati wants him to pick out a bride.
(c) Ravi is home on summer vacation.
(d) Parvati wants him to help with the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new gymkhana.

5. How old is Radha at the start of the book?
(a) 30 years old.
(b) 10 years old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 13 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. When what Goddess comes to give you her blessing, you should not leave the room to wash your face?

2. What is the name that Radha first calls Lakshmi?

3. What do saffron flowers represent?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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