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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. Why was Kanta able to do graduate studies in England?
(a) Her family was abroad, while she was in school.
(b) Her family never prized their daughters and never considered them the lesser gender.
(c) Kanta is originally from England.
(d) She begged her parents to let her further her studies.

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

3. What does Hari call Radha the first time he sees her?
(a) Parvati.
(b) Ganesh.
(c) Maa.
(d) Lakshmi.

4. 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?
(a) He boxes Malik’s ears.
(b) He chases after Malik.
(c) He ridicules Malik.
(d) He kicks Malik.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what is the maharaja turning his palace?

2. Before the arrival of Lakshmi, what caste of women painted the hands and feet of Lakshmi’s clients?

3. What does Lakshmi want from Hari?

4. What upsets Parvati so much after the party?

5. Which of these is NOT a warning that Lakshmi gives Joyce Harris?

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