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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. How does Laskhmi describe her own concern for Radha and Radha’s exposure to Western culture?
(a) Very mild.
(b) Far too Victorian.
(c) Far too modern.
(d) Like that of a mother.

2. In the story of the goddess Lakshmi, what does the farmer give in return for a magic basket that produced food anytime he desires?
(a) His loom.
(b) His donkey.
(c) His scythe.
(d) His broom.

3. 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) She will regret her actions.
(d) The sachets may not work.

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

5. What welcomed the bounties of Goddess Lakshmi? This is what Lakshmi created for the Sharma family.
(a) A mandala.
(b) Textiles.
(c) A banquet.
(d) Henna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?

2. What is a chowkidar?

3. Why is Sheela Sharma an unconventional match for Ravi Singh?

4. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?

5. What is the most noticeable feature of Hari?

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