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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 builder do to Malik, when Malik tries to pay him the 200 rupees Lakshmi gave him, rather than the full amount owed?
(a) He ridicules Malik.
(b) He boxes Malik’s ears.
(c) He chases after Malik.
(d) He kicks Malik.

2. What does Lakshmi hand Samir, when she sees him after her appointment with Parvati in Part One?
(a) Three muslin sachets.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) 300 rupees.
(d) His sandals.

3. What festival takes place every August and is supposed to ensure wedded bliss?
(a) Shavuot.
(b) Eid al-Fitr.
(c) Republic Day.
(d) Teej.

4. What is Sheela Sharma’s very difficult demand, if she is to marry Ravi?
(a) She does not want to take his name.
(b) She does not want to live with her in-laws.
(c) She does not want to wear a bindi.
(d) She does not want to have children.

5. What is the nickname that Malik calls Lakshmi?
(a) Maa-Boss.
(b) Mrs. Shastri.
(c) Boss-Lady.
(d) Auntie-Boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?

2. Why did the elder Mrs. Harris stay on in India after her husband died?

3. Of what has Lakshmi been accused by her ladies?

4. How does Samir always make Lakshmi feel?

5. When does one say MemSahib?

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