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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. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?
(a) Gift.
(b) Sin.
(c) Bride.
(d) Meal.

2. What is a chowkidar?
(a) A janitor.
(b) A taxi driver.
(c) A gateman.
(d) A gardener.

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

4. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?
(a) She is frustrated.
(b) She feels uncomfortable.
(c) She feels ill.
(d) Her world is suddenly lighter.

5. Why did the elder Mrs. Harris stay on in India after her husband died?
(a) Her daughter-in-law was pregnant, and she did not want to leave her alone.
(b) She had fallen in love with the country and its people.
(c) She could not live well in England on her deceased husband’s pension.
(d) She was too nervous to travel all the way back to Britain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How is a profession viewed, in regards to women having professions in the novel?

5. Why is Ravi home from boarding school?

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