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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 are those who spread false information called in the book?
(a) Hens.
(b) Gossip-eaters.
(c) Gossipers.
(d) Rumormongers.

2. What does the bird, Madho Singh frequently say?
(a) Polly want a cracker!
(b) Namaste! Bonjour! Welcome!
(c) Silly Indira!
(d) I love you!

3. Why is it not surprising that Malik suggests a move-in ceremony?
(a) Many of the Muslims who lived in India had been there for centuries and followed Hindu customs, as well as their own.
(b) Malik will be embarrassed if she does not have a move-in ceremony.
(c) Malik is proud of her and wants her to show off her new home.
(d) Malik wants to move into the new house with Lakshmi as soon as possible.

4. What book does Radah read aloud, in impressive English?
(a) Wuthering Heights.
(b) Little Women.
(c) Jane Eyre.
(d) Gulliver's Travels.

5. How does Lakshmi feel about missing Radha, while Radha is in Shimla?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Sad.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Kanta’s doctor advised her to remain lying prone for the remainder of her pregnancy?

2. Toward the end of Part Three, Lakshmi laments the arrival of Radha in her life. What does she call her?

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

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

5. What movie is the inspiration for Radha’s dress for the ceremony?

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