2. When admiring her new home’s mosaic floor, of whom does it remind Lakshmi?
(a) Parvati.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The pleasure women of Agra.
(d) Hari.

3. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1855.
(d) 1955.

4. 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 nose.
(c) She makes fun of Neeta's singing.
(d) She makes fun of Neeta's dancing.

5. What price was decided upon for Maharani Latika’s henna supplies?
(a) 10,000 rupees.
(b) 9,000 rupees.
(c) 100 rupees.
(d) 900 rupees.

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

7. What does Hari call Radha the first time he sees her?
(a) Maa.
(b) Parvati.
(c) Ganesh.
(d) Lakshmi.

8. What is the name of the poem in the epigraph?
(a) Journey Home.
(b) Returning Home.
(c) Journey On.
(d) Journey Forward.

9. Which is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for wanting a home of her own?
(a) To have a place to care for her elderly parents.
(b) To have a place of her own.
(c) To have Western plumbing.
(d) To raise a family.

10. Who encouraged and aided Lakshmi in her move to Jaipur?
(a) Hari.
(b) Samir.
(c) Her saas.
(d) Parvati.

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

12. Why is Joyce Harris’ life in danger?
(a) She tells her husband what she had done.
(b) She is five months pregnant, rather than four.
(c) She does not follow Lakshmi's instructions correctly.
(d) She is allergic to the sachets.

13. What act do women, in particular, do as a sign of respect in Indian culture?
(a) Kneel down.
(b) Hug.
(c) Pull their saris over their hair.
(d) Kiss each other's cheeks.

14. What do saffron flowers represent?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Virility.
(c) Strength.
(d) Sterility.

15. Why is Sheela Sharma an unconventional match for Ravi Singh?
(a) She is unattractive.
(b) She is from a different caste.
(c) She is very intelligent.
(d) She is poor.