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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Chapter Eighteen - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the term for a Hindu priest who is hired for the move-in ceremony?
(a) A poplar.
(b) A pope.
(c) A pandey.
(d) A pandit.

2. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?
(a) She has to attend school.
(b) Radha has not bathed recently.
(c) Lakshmi says she does not know Radha that well and cannot trust her.
(d) Only Lakshmi is given permission to go to the palace.

3. What does Samir want from Lakshmi, after their affair?
(a) He wants everything to go back to the way it was.
(b) He wants her to pay back her loan.
(c) He wants her to be his mistress.
(d) He wants her to apologize for Radha's behavior.

4. Who does Maharani Indira hope is having a baby in Part Three?
(a) Kanta.
(b) Parvati.
(c) Latika.
(d) Lakshmi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the red-gold liquid Maharani Indira drinks?

2. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?

3. What is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for looking forward to working in Shimla?

4. What does Kanta admire most about Lakshmi?

5. Why does Lakshmi turn down Maharani Latika’s invite to watch her teach the girls to dance?

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