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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. Why would Radha's baby, if a boy, be a good candidate for adoption by the royal family?
(a) The royal family is desperate to adopt and having trouble finding a healthy baby boy.
(b) He would be royal, due to Samir's side of the family.
(c) He would be handsome like both Ravi and Radha.
(d) He would be royal, due to Parvati’s side of the family.

2. Lakshmi views Radha as her penance for what?
(a) Not going back to Agra to get her family.
(b) Not finishing school.
(c) The disgrace she brought upon her parents.
(d) Being attracted to Samir.

3. In what city does the story begin?
(a) Shimla.
(b) New Delhi.
(c) Jaipur.
(d) Ajar.

4. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?
(a) 30,000.
(b) 20,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 9,000.

5. August 15 is what special day?
(a) The day of Indian independence.
(b) The festival of a thousand lights.
(c) The festival of tabernacles.
(d) All Saints Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?

2. What does the Ashoka lion represent?

3. Why does Lakshmi imagine the letters from Kumar are from Radha?

4. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?

5. What is a namaste?

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