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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. 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 dancing.
(c) She makes fun of Neeta's nose.
(d) She makes fun of Neeta's mother.

2. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?
(a) She ignores Sheela.
(b) She feels a bit sorry for Malik.
(c) She becomes very upset and almost throws rocks at Sheela.
(d) She feels relief that Malik will not be helping them.

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

4. Who encouraged and aided Lakshmi in her move to Jaipur?
(a) Parvati.
(b) Samir.
(c) Her saas.
(d) Hari.

5. What upsets Parvati so much after the party?
(a) Radha is found covered in Ravi’s grease paint.
(b) Ravi makes a horrible Othello.
(c) Sheela does not sing very well.
(d) She has a fight with Samir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can readers assume is a tonga-walla?

2. What does the builder do to Malik, when Malik tries to pay him the 200 rupees Lakshmi gave him, rather than the full amount owed?

3. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?

4. What do saffron flowers represent?

5. In what year does the story begin?

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