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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. What is the reason Lakshmi gives for why the Iyengar’s food was spicy?
(a) They were from the south.
(b) They were from the north.
(c) They were from Sri Lanka.
(d) They were from Bangladesh.

2. What price was decided upon for Maharani Latika’s henna supplies?
(a) 10,000 rupees.
(b) 9,000 rupees.
(c) 900 rupees.
(d) 100 rupees.

3. 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.

4. Why is Joyce Harris’ life in danger?
(a) She is five months pregnant, rather than four.
(b) She is allergic to the sachets.
(c) She does not follow Lakshmi's instructions correctly.
(d) She tells her husband what she had done.

5. Which of these is NOT a warning that Lakshmi gives Joyce Harris?
(a) She will bleed and expel large clots of blood.
(b) She will be in a lot of pain.
(c) The sachets may not work.
(d) She will regret her actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?

2. Nautch girls would conceal what within the henna design on their bodies?

3. What is a chowkidar?

4. What welcomed the bounties of Goddess Lakshmi? This is what Lakshmi created for the Sharma family.

5. Who is Mr. Pandey?

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