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

2. What is the term for a Hindu priest who is hired for the move-in ceremony?
(a) A pandey.
(b) A pope.
(c) A pandit.
(d) A poplar.

3. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?
(a) She feels ill.
(b) She is frustrated.
(c) Her world is suddenly lighter.
(d) She feels uncomfortable.

4. Radha shows an unusual ability to grasp what concepts?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Musical.
(c) Mathematical.
(d) Literary.

5. 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 honored.
(d) It is humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Malik’s advice to Radha, at the end of their discussion regarding where Malik had seen Radha?

2. Parvati was born to which caste?

3. Who is the first character the reader meets?

4. Why does Hari not tell Lakshmi before why he wanted money from her?

5. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?

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