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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?
(a) She has heard rumors about Lakshmi.
(b) She says she has become allergic to henna.
(c) She says she is in mourning, therefore not in need of henna.
(d) She has found a better henna artist.

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

4. What makes Lakshmi think about Lala and her niece, as she is wandering the city?
(a) She is wondering who might make a good nanny for Radha's baby.
(b) She sees a young girl, heavily made up, in a cheap orange sari and a swollen belly.
(c) She passes Lala in the streets.
(d) She is thinking about Ravi and servant girls.

5. What was Hari’s mother’s response to Lakshmi taking the money and her herb pot?
(a) Hai Ram!
(b) Shalom.
(c) Namaste.
(d) Shabash.

6. What does Samir want from Lakshmi, after their affair?
(a) He wants her to be his mistress.
(b) He wants everything to go back to the way it was.
(c) He wants her to apologize for Radha's behavior.
(d) He wants her to pay back her loan.

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

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

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

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

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

12. How does Parvati respond to seeing Lakshmi coming out of Samir’s office?
(a) She cancels her next appointment.
(b) She acts as if she has not seen her.
(c) She slaps her.
(d) She waves and says hello.

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

14. To whose home does Radha run away after arguing with Lakshmi about her pregnancy?
(a) Kanta.
(b) Malik.
(c) Hari.
(d) Parvati.

15. Henna appointments usually fell off in what months?
(a) June and July.
(b) May and June.
(c) January and February.
(d) July and August.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?

2. What is a sign during the move-in ceremony that something is going on with Radha?

3. What is the term for a Hindu priest who is hired for the move-in ceremony?

4. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?

5. At the beginning of Part Three, Chapter 10, what is still not completed on Lakshmi’s new home?

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