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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. Who feels she or he is fully responsible for Radha’s pregnancy?
(a) Samir.
(b) Kanta.
(c) Ravi.
(d) Parvati.

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

3. How does Radha speak to Lakshmi by Part Two of the story?
(a) She speaks to Lakshmi as an equal.
(b) She speaks very little to her, using short, curt responses.
(c) She speaks to Lakshmi as if she were her mother.
(d) She does not speak to Lakshmi at all.

4. Why does Lakshmi so badly want Radha to go to the Maharani School?
(a) So she can move up to a higher caste.
(b) So she can have a meaningful life.
(c) So she can become wealthy.
(d) So Lakshmi can be independent again.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ravi home from boarding school?

2. What reason does Mrs. Sharma give for why she has to stick by Parvati?

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

4. Why does Lakshmi believe Ravi is more to blame than Radha for their relationship and subsequent pregnancy?

5. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?

(see the answer key)

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