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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. Before the arrival of Lakshmi, what caste of women painted the hands and feet of Lakshmi’s clients?
(a) Kshatriya.
(b) Shudra.
(c) Brahmin.
(d) Vaishya.

2. What nickname does Kumar have for Samir?
(a) Mir.
(b) Singh.
(c) Sampson.
(d) Sammy.

3. When does one say MemSahib?
(a) When addressing a servant girl.
(b) When one is angry.
(c) When addressing a female of an upper caste.
(d) When one is hungry.

4. What is the name that Radha first calls Lakshmi?
(a) Pitaji.
(b) Maa.
(c) Sis.
(d) Jiji.

5. What is the name for an Englishman or woman in Hindi?
(a) Angrezi.
(b) Anglais.
(c) Brit.
(d) Fair-skinned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character the reader meets?

2. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?

3. When admiring her new home’s mosaic floor, of whom does it remind Lakshmi?

4. What is a chowkidar?

5. What does the Ashoka lion represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the match between Sheela and Ravi so important to Lakshmi?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What led Lakshmi’s and Radha’s father to alcoholism?

8. Why do Indian parents hurry to marry off their children?

9. Why are children so important to Indian men?

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

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