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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. What does the bird, Madho Singh frequently say?
(a) Polly want a cracker!
(b) Silly Indira!
(c) Namaste! Bonjour! Welcome!
(d) I love you!

2. What never occurs to Lakshmi regarding Radha and the girls at the school?
(a) The more privileged girls will pick on Radha.
(b) Radha would not want to attend any other school.
(c) Radha would make fast friends at school.
(d) Radha would do so well in her studies.

3. Why does Lakshmi go to Samir for a loan?
(a) She wants an excuse to see Samir.
(b) The builder demands the loan in full immediately, or he will take possession of her new home.
(c) She wants to get her home completed faster.
(d) She is tired of having to take loans out. She prefers to be in debt to a friend.

4. Why does Lakshmi believe Radha is not fully reconciled to the idea that the baby is to be adopted?
(a) She is looking for a permanent place to live in Shimla.
(b) She has grown very attached to the life within her and talks about the baby constantly.
(c) She has said she will run away if anyone tries to take her baby.
(d) She is looking for work to help support her and her child.

5. What gift does Lakshmi give Radha in which Radha's response is that she will worry she will lose it and get in trouble?
(a) A marbled orange fountain pen.
(b) A leather-bound notebook.
(c) Gold bracelets.
(d) A gold watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?

2. How often is Lakshmi attending to Marahani Latika at the beginning of Part Three?

3. Why is Lakshmi most excited about having her own home?

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

5. What kind of henna meant the woman was loved by her husband?

(see the answer key)

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