2. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?
(a) She makes fun of Neeta's mother.
(b) She makes fun of Neeta's dancing.
(c) She makes fun of Neeta's singing.
(d) She makes fun of Neeta's nose.

3. Lakshmi learns from her ladies that only a fool lives in water and remains an enemy of what?
(a) The fisherman.
(b) A fish.
(c) The God Varuna.
(d) A crocodile.

4. When what Goddess comes to give you her blessing, you should not leave the room to wash your face?
(a) Goddess of Love.
(b) Goddess of Power.
(c) Goddess of Education.
(d) Goddess of Wealth.

5. According to the narrator, where did most families live during British rule?
(a) In the suburbs.
(b) In large compounds.
(c) Inside the old Pink City.
(d) Outside the old Pink City.

6. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?
(a) She is frustrated.
(b) She feels ill.
(c) Her world is suddenly lighter.
(d) She feels uncomfortable.

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

8. What does Lakshmi want from Hari?
(a) Money.
(b) An apology.
(c) Love.
(d) A divorce.

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

10. Why did the elder Mrs. Harris stay on in India after her husband died?
(a) Her daughter-in-law was pregnant, and she did not want to leave her alone.
(b) She was too nervous to travel all the way back to Britain.
(c) She had fallen in love with the country and its people.
(d) She could not live well in England on her deceased husband’s pension.

11. Why was Kanta able to do graduate studies in England?
(a) Her family was abroad, while she was in school.
(b) Her family never prized their daughters and never considered them the lesser gender.
(c) She begged her parents to let her further her studies.
(d) Kanta is originally from England.

12. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?
(a) She feels a bit sorry for Malik.
(b) She ignores Sheela.
(c) She becomes very upset and almost throws rocks at Sheela.
(d) She feels relief that Malik will not be helping them.

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

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

15. How is a profession viewed, in regards to women having professions in the novel?
(a) It is considered very prestigious.
(b) It is looked down up.
(c) It is honored.
(d) It is humorous.