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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. Who does Lakshmi realize is her “steadfast companion”?
(a) Her religion.
(b) Malik.
(c) Radha.
(d) Work.

2. What is the name for an Englishman or woman in Hindi?
(a) Brit.
(b) Angrezi.
(c) Fair-skinned.
(d) Anglais.

3. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A crocodile.
(c) A horse.
(d) A snake.

4. When Lakshmi first meets Kumar, how does she describe his eyes?
(a) The eyes of the intelligent.
(b) The eyes of the cautious.
(c) Light eyes.
(d) Beautiful eyes.

5. 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 a place of her own.
(d) To have Western plumbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What upsets Parvati so much after the party?

2. What does Hari call Radha the first time he sees her?

3. Who is quoted as saying, “An eye for any eye makes the whole world blind”?

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

5. What is a chowkidar?

(see the answer key)

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