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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Chapter Eighteen - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What upsets Parvati so much after the party?
(a) She has a fight with Samir.
(b) Radha is found covered in Ravi’s grease paint.
(c) Sheela does not sing very well.
(d) Ravi makes a horrible Othello.

2. What is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for looking forward to working in Shimla?
(a) Work with people who wanted what she had to offer.
(b) Do the work her saas taught her.
(c) Being close and getting to know Dr. Kumar.
(d) Be proud of herself again.

3. Who advised the Maharani Indira’s late husband to adopt a son to be the next maharaja, rather than have a blood heir?
(a) His mother.
(b) His priest.
(c) The gods in his dreams.
(d) His astrologer.

4. What is the red-gold liquid Maharani Indira drinks?
(a) Syrup.
(b) Liquid opium.
(c) Tea.
(d) Ink.

5. Parvati was born to which caste?
(a) Shudra.
(b) Brahmin.
(c) Vaishya.
(d) Kshatriya.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Lakshmi’s mother said was the cause of her silly ideas, such as the idea she could make her own decisions?

2. What is kajal?

3. According to Samir, who has the Singh family had trouble with in the past, regarding Ravi?

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

5. How many rupees does Parvati leave in the envelope at Mrs. Sharma's house for Lakshmi for the marriage comission?

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