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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. Which is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for wanting a home of her own?
(a) To have Western plumbing.
(b) To raise a family.
(c) To have a place of her own.
(d) To have a place to care for her elderly parents.

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

3. When admiring her new home’s mosaic floor, of whom does it remind Lakshmi?
(a) Parvati.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Hari.
(d) The pleasure women of Agra.

4. Lakshmi learns from her ladies that only a fool lives in water and remains an enemy of what?
(a) The fisherman.
(b) A crocodile.
(c) A fish.
(d) The God Varuna.

5. Who tells Radha she should leave her village?
(a) Hari.
(b) Pitaji.
(c) Munchi.
(d) Maa.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of the goddess Lakshmi, what does the farmer give in return for a magic basket that produced food anytime he desires?

2. What is a namaste?

3. What age range is Malik?

4. How does Lakshmi confirm that Radha is her sister?

5. What do married women wear as a sign to all that they are married?

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