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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. Into what is the maharaja turning his palace?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A museum.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A temple.

2. Who was Parvati Singh’s longest-serving help and nanny to her sons?
(a) Lala.
(b) Chowkidar.
(c) Samir.
(d) Lakshmi.

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

4. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?
(a) She makes fun of Neeta's dancing.
(b) She makes fun of Neeta's nose.
(c) She makes fun of Neeta's singing.
(d) She makes fun of Neeta's mother.

5. Who tells Radha she should leave her village?
(a) Munchi.
(b) Hari.
(c) Maa.
(d) Pitaji.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?

2. Parvati’s husband owns what type of firm?

3. What can readers assume is a tonga-walla?

4. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?

5. Lakshmi views Radha as her penance for what?

(see the answer key)

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