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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lakshmi know that Ravi is the father of Radha's child?
(a) As Radha starts to tell about the boy, she mentions that he apologized for what had happened at the holiday party.
(b) Radha tells her right away he is the father.
(c) She has caught Radha with Ravi.
(d) Samir told Lakshmi he had seen Radah and Ravi together.

2. What do the two bamboo poles and the string of mango leaf garland symbolize?
(a) Hope.
(b) Security.
(c) Trust in the gods.
(d) Fertility.

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

4. How does Radha speak to Lakshmi by Part Two of the story?
(a) She speaks to Lakshmi as if she were her mother.
(b) She does not speak to Lakshmi at all.
(c) She speaks to Lakshmi as an equal.
(d) She speaks very little to her, using short, curt responses.

5. 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 is afraid Radha will think she is spying on her.
(c) She is nervous about going into the school.
(d) She does not think it is appropriate to teach girls to dance.

6. Of what does Mrs. Sharma consider accusing Lakshmi regarding Sheela's mandala?
(a) Being too bright.
(b) Not being up to snuff.
(c) Not being large enough.
(d) Being too dull.

7. What is Malik’s response when Lakshmi tells him to promise her he will never become a thug?
(a) He does not answer and walks away.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He tells her it is too late. He is already a thug.

8. How does the author describe word of Lakshmi’s visit to the palace?
(a) Word of her palace visit spread like ghee on a hot chapatti.
(b) Word of her palace visit spread like hotcakes.
(c) Word of her palace visit spread like wildfire.
(d) Word of her palace visit spread like the plague.

9. When Parvati arrives at Lakshmi's home, what does Malik politely demand of her?
(a) That she remove her shoes.
(b) That she pay Lakshmi what she was owed.
(c) That she leave.
(d) That she hold her tongue.

10. What kind of bird is Madho Singh?
(a) A Himalayan parrot.
(b) A green parrot.
(c) A love bird.
(d) An Alexandrine parakeet.

11. What does Radha NOT give as a reason for why Ravi would make him a good husband for her?
(a) He is as handsome as a film star.
(b) He is educated.
(c) He is talented.
(d) He is kind.

12. While sitting with Mrs. Sharma, Lakshmi wants the thing she hates most in this world. What is that one thing?
(a) Love.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Rejection.
(d) Criticism.

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

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

15. To what food does Sheela compare Radha?
(a) Rice.
(b) An eggplant.
(c) Bean pudding.
(d) Cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the term when a woman's husband takes birth in her womb in the form of future children?

2. Why does Hari not tell Lakshmi before why he wanted money from her?

3. Why is Lakshmi most excited about having her own home?

4. How does Parvati respond to seeing Lakshmi coming out of Samir’s office?

5. Why does the idea appeal to Radha to start a family at 13?

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