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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often is Lakshmi attending to Marahani Latika at the beginning of Part Three?
(a) Every day.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once a month.

2. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?
(a) Right.
(b) Smart.
(c) Crazy.
(d) Dreaming.

3. Of what has Lakshmi been accused by her ladies?
(a) Terrible henna designs.
(b) Talking about the ladies behind their backs.
(c) Lying.
(d) Stealing.

4. 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 talented.
(c) He is educated.
(d) He is kind.

5. What does Lakshmi learn about the benefits of cotton root bark?
(a) It calms a cough.
(b) A woman can choose for herself.
(c) It heals burn wounds.
(d) It clears up sinus congestion.

6. What dance does Maharani Latika decide to teach the girls of her school?
(a) The waltz.
(b) Bollywood.
(c) The foxtrot.
(d) Kathak.

7. Why does Lakshmi believe Radha is not fully reconciled to the idea that the baby is to be adopted?
(a) She is looking for a permanent place to live in Shimla.
(b) She is looking for work to help support her and her child.
(c) She has said she will run away if anyone tries to take her baby.
(d) She has grown very attached to the life within her and talks about the baby constantly.

8. What is the term for a Hindu priest who is hired for the move-in ceremony?
(a) A pandey.
(b) A pandit.
(c) A poplar.
(d) A pope.

9. What is the term when a woman's husband takes birth in her womb in the form of future children?
(a) Aya.
(b) Shiva.
(c) Jaaya.
(d) Ganesh.

10. What is one reason Lakshmi gives for how Samir might have ended up with Radha’s orange pen?
(a) Radha must have given it to Ravi as a gift.
(b) Samir may have found it at Kanta's home.
(c) Ravi must have stolen it from Radha.
(d) Radha must have lost the pen at the Singh's.

11. Why does Parvati leave the rupees at Mrs. Sharma's home?
(a) To show off for Mrs. Sharma how much the Singh family spends on henna.
(b) To disgrace Lakshmi in front of Mrs. Sharma.
(c) To make sure Lakshmi received her payment.
(d) To embarrass Mrs. Sharma.

12. To who is an alter built?
(a) Lord Ganesh.
(b) Lord Voldemort.
(c) Goddess Shiva.
(d) Goddess Lakshmi.

13. Radha shows an unusual ability to grasp what concepts?
(a) Musical.
(b) Mathematical.
(c) Scientific.
(d) Literary.

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

15. Lakshmi believes Parvati has gone to England for what reason?
(a) To take in the soothing natural baths.
(b) To study Western culture.
(c) To keep Ravi from coming back to Jaipur.
(d) To cool off in the British air.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is a sign of good luck?

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

3. What happens to Radha during the dance lesson?

4. When will Ravi be allowed to marry?

5. How does Maharani Latika repay Lakshmi?

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