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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. When Lakshmi first meets Kumar, how does she describe his eyes?
(a) The eyes of the intelligent.
(b) The eyes of the cautious.
(c) Beautiful eyes.
(d) Light eyes.

2. Who is Mr. Pandey?
(a) Lakshmi's builder.
(b) Lakshmi's landlord.
(c) Parvati's husband and Lakshmi's friend.
(d) Sheela Sharma’s music teacher and Lakshmi’s neighbor.

3. Who encouraged and aided Lakshmi in her move to Jaipur?
(a) Samir.
(b) Hari.
(c) Her saas.
(d) Parvati.

4. What is the name for an Englishman or woman in Hindi?
(a) Brit.
(b) Fair-skinned.
(c) Angrezi.
(d) Anglais.

5. What do saffron flowers represent?
(a) Strength.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Sterility.
(d) Virility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lakshmi hand Samir, when she sees him after her appointment with Parvati in Part One?

2. Which is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for wanting a home of her own?

3. What is the reason Lakshmi gives for why the Iyengar’s food was spicy?

4. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?

5. When does one say MemSahib?

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