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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. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?
(a) Kanta starts gaining weight.
(b) Kanta becomes very emotional.
(c) Kanta keeps getting dizzy spells.
(d) Kanta starts getting nauseous whenever she opens a book.

2. Why is Maharani Latika depressed?
(a) Her eight-year-old son has been sent away to school, and she is not allowed to see him.
(b) She has recently miscarried.
(c) Her husband has left her.
(d) She has recently left her family and moved to the palace.

3. How is a profession viewed, in regards to women having professions in the novel?
(a) It is humorous.
(b) It is looked down up.
(c) It is honored.
(d) It is considered very prestigious.

4. In what city does the story begin?
(a) Shimla.
(b) Jaipur.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) Ajar.

5. What can readers assume is a tonga-walla?
(a) A yellow cab driver.
(b) A wagon.
(c) A bus driver.
(d) The driver of a horse-drawn cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Radha at the start of the book?

2. What price was decided upon for Maharani Latika’s henna supplies?

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

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

5. What is a namaste?

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