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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. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1855.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1955.

2. The monsoon rains, which come in early September, usually bring with them what feeling for Lakshmi?
(a) Discomfort.
(b) Fear.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Relief.

3. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) 30,000.
(d) 9,000.

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

5. Before the arrival of Lakshmi, what caste of women painted the hands and feet of Lakshmi’s clients?
(a) Brahmin.
(b) Kshatriya.
(c) Vaishya.
(d) Shudra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do saffron flowers represent?

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

3. Parvati was born to which caste?

4. What type of women did Samir prefer as lovers?

5. Kanta does what to Lakshmi, which is a gesture usually reserved for elders and holy men?

(see the answer key)

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