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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of henna meant the woman was loved by her husband?
(a) Darker henna.
(b) Shinier henna.
(c) Lighter henna.
(d) Redder henna.

2. Radha is known as what by the people of her village?
(a) The Sad Girl.
(b) The Smart Girl.
(c) The Light-Eyed Girl.
(d) The Bad Luck Girl.

3. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?
(a) If she did not, she would have to bicker with the builder, who was quick to cut corners.
(b) She had to unlock the door and turn on the lights for the builder.
(c) She stored her supplies in her new home.
(d) She would become very depressed.

4. How old is Radha at the start of the book?
(a) 15 years old.
(b) 30 years old.
(c) 13 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

5. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A horse.
(c) A crocodile.
(d) A snake.

6. What welcomed the bounties of Goddess Lakshmi? This is what Lakshmi created for the Sharma family.
(a) A mandala.
(b) A banquet.
(c) Henna.
(d) Textiles.

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

8. What is the name that Radha first calls Lakshmi?
(a) Sis.
(b) Pitaji.
(c) Maa.
(d) Jiji.

9. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?
(a) She has to attend school.
(b) Only Lakshmi is given permission to go to the palace.
(c) Radha has not bathed recently.
(d) Lakshmi says she does not know Radha that well and cannot trust her.

10. Who is Mr. Pandey?
(a) Parvati's husband and Lakshmi's friend.
(b) Lakshmi's landlord.
(c) Lakshmi's builder.
(d) Sheela Sharma’s music teacher and Lakshmi’s neighbor.

11. What is the name for an Englishman or woman in Hindi?
(a) Anglais.
(b) Brit.
(c) Fair-skinned.
(d) Angrezi.

12. Who does Lakshmi realize is her “steadfast companion”?
(a) Work.
(b) Radha.
(c) Malik.
(d) Her religion.

13. What nickname does Kumar have for Samir?
(a) Sampson.
(b) Singh.
(c) Mir.
(d) Sammy.

14. What age range is Malik?
(a) 5-6 years old.
(b) 10-12 years old.
(c) 12-14 years old.
(d) 6-10 years old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a warning that Lakshmi gives Joyce Harris?

2. Who is the first character the reader meets?

3. Into what is the maharaja turning his palace?

4. What does Lakshmi want from Hari?

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

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