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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 does Lakshmi realize is her “steadfast companion”?
(a) Radha.
(b) Malik.
(c) Work.
(d) Her religion.

2. What do the two bamboo poles and the string of mango leaf garland symbolize?
(a) Hope.
(b) Security.
(c) Fertility.
(d) Trust in the gods.

3. What is a sign during the move-in ceremony that something is going on with Radha?
(a) She keeps coughing.
(b) She goes to the privy multiple times.
(c) She does not show up for the ceremony.
(d) She weeps the entire time.

4. 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) Her husband has left her.
(c) She has recently left her family and moved to the palace.
(d) She has recently miscarried.

5. What does Radha NOT give as a reason for why Ravi would make him a good husband for her?
(a) He is educated.
(b) He is talented.
(c) He is as handsome as a film star.
(d) He is kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe word of Lakshmi’s visit to the palace?

2. Before the arrival of Lakshmi, what caste of women painted the hands and feet of Lakshmi’s clients?

3. Why does Lakshmi believe Radha is not fully reconciled to the idea that the baby is to be adopted?

4. Parvati’s husband owns what type of firm?

5. What does Hari call Radha the first time he sees her?

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