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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. When Lakshmi first meets Kumar, how does she describe his eyes?
(a) The eyes of the intelligent.
(b) Light eyes.
(c) Beautiful eyes.
(d) The eyes of the cautious.

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

3. What nickname does Kumar have for Samir?
(a) Mir.
(b) Sampson.
(c) Singh.
(d) Sammy.

4. How does Lakshmi confirm that Radha is her sister?
(a) Radha does a traditional Indian dance.
(b) Radha recites part of Othello.
(c) Radha shows Lakshmi her birth certificate.
(d) Radha is able to complete the nursery rhyme their father had made up and sung to them.

5. What is one reason why Radha likes “Othello” so much?
(a) She loves everything by Shakespeare.
(b) It was her father’s favorite play.
(c) She has always wanted to be in this play.
(d) It is Lakshmi's favorite play.

Short Answer Questions

1. When admiring her new home’s mosaic floor, of whom does it remind Lakshmi?

2. What kind of henna meant the woman was loved by her husband?

3. What is the name for an Englishman or woman in Hindi?

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

5. Why is Joyce Harris’ life in danger?

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