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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 what Goddess comes to give you her blessing, you should not leave the room to wash your face?
(a) Goddess of Power.
(b) Goddess of Wealth.
(c) Goddess of Love.
(d) Goddess of Education.

2. What is the nickname that Malik calls Lakshmi?
(a) Auntie-Boss.
(b) Maa-Boss.
(c) Boss-Lady.
(d) Mrs. Shastri.

3. What features does Lakshmi have that are unique?
(a) Petite features and curly hair.
(b) Blue eyes and fair skin.
(c) Long limbs and short hair.
(d) Jet black hair and dark round eyes.

4. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?
(a) She stored her supplies in her new home.
(b) She would become very depressed.
(c) She had to unlock the door and turn on the lights for the builder.
(d) If she did not, she would have to bicker with the builder, who was quick to cut corners.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the poem in the epigraph?

4. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?

5. What does the builder do to Malik, when Malik tries to pay him the 200 rupees Lakshmi gave him, rather than the full amount owed?

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