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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 gift does Lakshmi give Radha in which Radha's response is that she will worry she will lose it and get in trouble?
(a) A marbled orange fountain pen.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) A leather-bound notebook.
(d) Gold bracelets.

2. What is the purpose of the rituals of the move-in ceremony?
(a) Feed the gods and ask them to watch over the house and protect them from evil intentions.
(b) Protect the neighborhood from the new home and its residents.
(c) Show off for the neighbors.
(d) Demonstrate to others how religious you are.

3. Lakshmi believes Parvati has gone to England for what reason?
(a) To cool off in the British air.
(b) To study Western culture.
(c) To take in the soothing natural baths.
(d) To keep Ravi from coming back to Jaipur.

4. According to Samir, who has the Singh family had trouble with in the past, regarding Ravi?
(a) Girls from the Maharani School.
(b) Girls at parties.
(c) Girls from the Pleasure District.
(d) Servant girls.

5. Lakshmi feels she is taking what way out, instead of confronting Parvati in person?
(a) The polite.
(b) The smart.
(c) The usual.
(d) The coward’s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Mr. Sharma gives for not installing air conditioning in his home?

2. Who feels she or he is fully responsible for Radha’s pregnancy?

3. What had Lakshmi’s mother said was the cause of her silly ideas, such as the idea she could make her own decisions?

4. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?

5. Why is Lakshmi most excited about having her own home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Lakshmi nervous about the relationship between Kanta and Radha?

2. What is the reason Maharani Indira gives for wanting Maharani Latika healed?

3. Name at least three traditions that are part of a blessing for a new home in Hinduism, according to this story.

4. What were signs that Maharani Latika was healing?

5. How has Radha changed over the three months she has been with Lakshmi in regards to her relationship with Lakshmi?

6. What is the event that puts an end to Lakshmi's business in Jaipur? What are the consequences?

7. How does Radha show her naivety once Lakshmi tells her she is pregnant?

8. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

9. How does Radha feel about the school she is attending in Part Three? How do these feelings surface?

10. Why does Lakshmi abort her pregnancies? How does this affect Hari?

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