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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. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?
(a) Lakshmi says she does not know Radha that well and cannot trust her.
(b) Only Lakshmi is given permission to go to the palace.
(c) Radha has not bathed recently.
(d) She has to attend school.

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

3. What does the builder do to Malik, when Malik tries to pay him the 200 rupees Lakshmi gave him, rather than the full amount owed?
(a) He chases after Malik.
(b) He ridicules Malik.
(c) He boxes Malik’s ears.
(d) He kicks Malik.

4. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?
(a) She makes fun of Neeta's nose.
(b) She makes fun of Neeta's singing.
(c) She makes fun of Neeta's mother.
(d) She makes fun of Neeta's dancing.

5. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?
(a) She is frustrated.
(b) She feels uncomfortable.
(c) She feels ill.
(d) Her world is suddenly lighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What features does Lakshmi have that are unique?

2. What is the name that Radha first calls Lakshmi?

3. What do saffron flowers represent?

4. What welcomed the bounties of Goddess Lakshmi? This is what Lakshmi created for the Sharma family.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lakshmi ask Radha to make the henna paste?

2. What are some etiquette lessons that Lakshmi is trying to teach Radha?

3. What did English tea sets such as Parvati’s signify, both before and after independence?

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

5. Why has shame befallen Lakshmi’s and Radha’s family, based on information given in the Prologue?

6. Why did the women of the upper caste choose Lakshmi over the women of the Shudra caste?

7. What happy news is received at the Singh’s party?

8. What did Munchi give Radha? Why was it so special to her?

9. Describe the relationship between Lakshmi and her mother-in-law.

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

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