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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. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?
(a) Gift.
(b) Meal.
(c) Sin.
(d) Bride.

2. What is the most noticeable feature of Hari?
(a) A long, bumpy scar from his bottom lip to his chin.
(b) His long, dark hair.
(c) His short stature.
(d) A mole on his cheek.

3. What features does Lakshmi have that are unique?
(a) Jet black hair and dark round eyes.
(b) Blue eyes and fair skin.
(c) Petite features and curly hair.
(d) Long limbs and short hair.

4. 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.

5. Radha is known as what by the people of her village?
(a) The Sad Girl.
(b) The Light-Eyed Girl.
(c) The Smart Girl.
(d) The Bad Luck Girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the henna party for the girls, how does Sheela make fun of Neeta?

2. Nautch girls would conceal what within the henna design on their bodies?

3. Who was Parvati Singh’s longest-serving help and nanny to her sons?

4. Why is Radha not allowed to go to the palace with Lakshmi?

5. How does Laskhmi describe her own concern for Radha and Radha’s exposure to Western culture?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sheela Sharma and Ravi Singh. How are they alike? What evidence from the story supports this?

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

3. How did the end of the Singh’s party end in trouble for Lakshmi?

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

5. Why does Lakshmi consider Sheela Sharma a good match for Ravi?

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

7. In 1950s India, did individual shame exist? How does Lakshmi explain shame in her culture?

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

9. How had notebooks become important to Lakshmi?

10. What does Radha do, when Mrs. Iyengar enters the room, to cover up Mrs. Harris’ groans?

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