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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 punishment given to a girl in Mrs. Channa’s class for talking to her friend?
(a) She has to squat with her arms under her knees and pull on her ears. Like a rooster.
(b) She is suspended.
(c) She has to write an apology to the teacher.
(d) She has to sit in the corner with a dunce cap on her head.

2. What is the reason Lakshmi gives for why the Iyengar’s food was spicy?
(a) They were from Sri Lanka.
(b) They were from Bangladesh.
(c) They were from the south.
(d) They were from the north.

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

4. What movie is the inspiration for Radha’s dress for the ceremony?
(a) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
(b) Some Like It Hot.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. 55.
(d) Cleopatra.

5. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?
(a) Hide and seek.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Trading proverbs.
(d) Cricket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Radha get Hari to bring her to Jaipur and to find Lakshmi?

2. Why was the touching of feet usually reserved for the lower caste?

3. Parvati was born to which caste?

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

5. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?

(see the answer key)

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