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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Part Three, Chapter 10, what is still not completed on Lakshmi’s new home?
(a) There is no electricity.
(b) The tile floor.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The roof.

2. According to Samir, who has the Singh family had trouble with in the past, regarding Ravi?
(a) Girls from the Pleasure District.
(b) Girls at parties.
(c) Girls from the Maharani School.
(d) Servant girls.

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

4. Despite her skepticism, Lakshmi has gained a little confidence in what, in regards to the safe delivery of the two babies?
(a) Doctors.
(b) The birthing process.
(c) Hospitals.
(d) The gods.

5. What is the reason Mr. Sharma gives for not installing air conditioning in his home?
(a) Air conditioning is unnatural.
(b) Sweating helps rid the body of toxins.
(c) He does not want to waste money on his family.
(d) Air conditioning is a fad and will soon go out of style.

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

7. What is the punishment given to a girl in Mrs. Channa’s class for talking to her friend?
(a) She is suspended.
(b) She has to sit in the corner with a dunce cap on her head.
(c) She has to write an apology to the teacher.
(d) She has to squat with her arms under her knees and pull on her ears. Like a rooster.

8. The monsoon rains, which come in early September, usually bring with them what feeling for Lakshmi?
(a) Discomfort.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Relief.
(d) Fear.

9. What is Malik’s advice to Radha, at the end of their discussion regarding where Malik had seen Radha?
(a) Tell your sister.
(b) Do not go there ever again.
(c) Listen to me.
(d) Just be careful.

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

11. 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.

12. What never occurs to Lakshmi regarding Radha and the girls at the school?
(a) Radha would make fast friends at school.
(b) The more privileged girls will pick on Radha.
(c) Radha would not want to attend any other school.
(d) Radha would do so well in her studies.

13. Why does Lakshmi believe Ravi is more to blame than Radha for their relationship and subsequent pregnancy?
(a) He has done this to other girls in the past.
(b) He is older than Radha.
(c) He is a boy.
(d) He is wealthy.

14. 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 is spotting blood.
(c) She has high blood pressure.
(d) She has placenta previa.

15. What color is a sign of good luck?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Gold.
(d) Purple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the two bamboo poles and the string of mango leaf garland symbolize?

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

3. To whose home does Radha run away after arguing with Lakshmi about her pregnancy?

4. Lakshmi believes Parvati has gone to England for what reason?

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

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