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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changed everything and changed nothing, according to Part One?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Love.
(c) Independence.
(d) Intelligence.

2. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?
(a) She feels relief that Malik will not be helping them.
(b) She ignores Sheela.
(c) She feels a bit sorry for Malik.
(d) She becomes very upset and almost throws rocks at Sheela.

3. Who encouraged and aided Lakshmi in her move to Jaipur?
(a) Samir.
(b) Her saas.
(c) Hari.
(d) Parvati.

4. When what Goddess comes to give you her blessing, you should not leave the room to wash your face?
(a) Goddess of Wealth.
(b) Goddess of Education.
(c) Goddess of Love.
(d) Goddess of Power.

5. Why is Ravi home from boarding school?
(a) Ravi has failed in his studies.
(b) Ravi is home on summer vacation.
(c) Parvati wants him to help with the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new gymkhana.
(d) Parvati wants him to pick out a bride.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of the goddess Lakshmi, what does the farmer give in return for a magic basket that produced food anytime he desires?

2. Why did the elder Mrs. Harris stay on in India after her husband died?

3. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?

4. Who is quoted as saying, “An eye for any eye makes the whole world blind”?

5. What is the most noticeable feature of Hari?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Lakshmi’s tiffin?

2. How had notebooks become important to Lakshmi?

3. Why did Lakshmi's ladies feel comfortable sharing private information with her?

4. Why is wealth and gaining wealth so important to Lakshmi?

5. What do Lakshmi’s sachets contain? How are they significant to the story?

6. Why does Lakshmi feel pressure regarding Kanta, as a client?

7. What does Radha do to try to remove the curse on her family?

8. How does Lakshmi describe Jaipur at the beginning of Part One?

9. What is Parvati's reaction regarding Lala's niece and Lala's pleas?

10. Describe the Old Pink City.

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