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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapter Ten - Chapter Seventeen.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of what does Mrs. Sharma consider accusing Lakshmi regarding Sheela's mandala?
(a) Not being large enough.
(b) Being too dull.
(c) Being too bright.
(d) Not being up to snuff.

3. Lakshmi learns from her ladies that only a fool lives in water and remains an enemy of what?
(a) A fish.
(b) The God Varuna.
(c) A crocodile.
(d) The fisherman.

4. Toward the end of Part Three, Lakshmi laments the arrival of Radha in her life. What does she call her?
(a) Her personal punishment.
(b) Her personal monsoon.
(c) Her personal retribution.
(d) Hert personal hell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do married women wear as a sign to all that they are married?

2. What does Hari do when he is lying?

3. Why has Kanta’s doctor advised her to remain lying prone for the remainder of her pregnancy?

4. What is a sign during the move-in ceremony that something is going on with Radha?

5. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?

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