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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter Seven - Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ravi home from boarding school?
(a) Parvati wants him to help with the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new gymkhana.
(b) Ravi is home on summer vacation.
(c) Parvati wants him to pick out a bride.
(d) Ravi has failed in his studies.

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

3. What age range is Malik?
(a) 10-12 years old.
(b) 6-10 years old.
(c) 5-6 years old.
(d) 12-14 years old.

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

5. What kind of bird is Madho Singh?
(a) A green parrot.
(b) An Alexandrine parakeet.
(c) A Himalayan parrot.
(d) A love bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changed everything and changed nothing, according to Part One?

2. Into what is the maharaja turning his palace?

3. What is a namaste?

4. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?

5. How does Radha speak to Lakshmi by Part Two of the story?

(see the answer key)

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