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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main reason Lakshmi gives for why she believes she deserves all that is coming to her?
(a) She was too busy to care for Radha.
(b) She should not have been living above her means.
(c) She should have gone back to Agra to get her parents.
(d) She had committed the first sin, deserting her husband.

2. How does Maharani Latika repay Lakshmi?
(a) She buys her a new car.
(b) She asks if Radha would like to attend her school.
(c) She offers her 30,000 rupees.
(d) She asks if Lakshmi would like to work at her school.

3. What movie is the inspiration for Radha’s dress for the ceremony?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. 55.
(c) Some Like It Hot.
(d) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

4. What is the centuries-old tradition known as purdah?
(a) The type of food cooked at the palace.
(b) The maharajas are able to choose their own wives.
(c) The palace females live separately from the males.
(d) The adoption of the next maharaja.

5. What does Kanta admire most about Lakshmi?
(a) She has street smarts.
(b) She has a strong sense of responsibility.
(c) She does not take no for an answer.
(d) She sells contraceptive teas.

6. How many rupees does Parvati leave in the envelope at Mrs. Sharma's house for Lakshmi for the marriage comission?
(a) 10.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 100.
(d) 100,000.

7. August 15 is what special day?
(a) The festival of a thousand lights.
(b) The festival of tabernacles.
(c) The day of Indian independence.
(d) All Saints Day.

8. Why does Lakshmi turn down Maharani Latika’s invite to watch her teach the girls to dance?
(a) She is afraid she will also have to dance.
(b) She does not think it is appropriate to teach girls to dance.
(c) She is nervous about going into the school.
(d) She is afraid Radha will think she is spying on her.

9. Why does Lakshmi imagine the letters from Kumar are from Radha?
(a) Kumar wrote them, while Radah dictated.
(b) She imagines Radha sitting next to him as he wrote the letters.
(c) Radha wrote them, while Kumar dictated.
(d) Kumar speaks of Radha so much in the letters.

10. What is one thing Lakshmi does NOT say she should have done differently?
(a) Refrained from sleeping with a man like Samir, who used women as callously as his son did
(b) Demanded Parvati pay me up front for a marriage arrangement far more brilliant than the average matchmaker could have devised.
(c) Never taken Radha in.
(d) Kept a closer eye on Radha, whom I was supposed to protect.

11. When will Ravi be allowed to marry?
(a) When is turns 25.
(b) When he falls in love.
(c) When Sheela turns 18.
(d) When he graduates from university.

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

13. Why has Kanta’s doctor advised her to remain lying prone for the remainder of her pregnancy?
(a) She gets dizzy spells, when she stands up.
(b) She has high blood pressure.
(c) She has placenta previa.
(d) She is spotting blood.

14. Who does Maharani Indira hope is having a baby in Part Three?
(a) Parvati.
(b) Latika.
(c) Kanta.
(d) Lakshmi.

15. Lakshmi feels she is taking what way out, instead of confronting Parvati in person?
(a) The coward’s.
(b) The usual.
(c) The polite.
(d) The smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bird is Madho Singh?

2. Why does Kanta think exposing Radha to Western ways would be good for her?

3. What is the reason Mr. Sharma gives for not installing air conditioning in his home?

4. How does Radha get Hari to bring her to Jaipur and to find Lakshmi?

5. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?

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