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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. While sitting with Mrs. Sharma, Lakshmi wants the thing she hates most in this world. What is that one thing?
(a) Criticism.
(b) Love.
(c) Rejection.
(d) Sympathy.

2. What does Hari do when he is lying?
(a) He stutters.
(b) He coughs.
(c) He looks off to the left.
(d) He covers the scar on his chin.

3. What is the term when a woman's husband takes birth in her womb in the form of future children?
(a) Jaaya.
(b) Aya.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Ganesh.

4. Why is the priest uncomfortable agreeing to the ceremony, until Malik gives him another five rupees?
(a) There is no electricity yet.
(b) There are no shutters on the windows yet.
(c) There is no running water yet.
(d) There are no religious shrines yet displayed around the home.

5. Why does the idea appeal to Radha to start a family at 13?
(a) She has never really had a family.
(b) She loves babies.
(c) Lakshmi was 13 when she married.
(d) All of her classmates are getting married and having babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it not surprising that Malik suggests a move-in ceremony?

2. To whose home does Radha run away after arguing with Lakshmi about her pregnancy?

3. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?

4. Why does Hari not tell Lakshmi before why he wanted money from her?

5. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some pros and cons for sending Radha to the Maharani School for Girls?

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

4. What information gives readers a clue at the beginning of Part Three that something is going on with Radha?

5. How did both Lakshmi and Hari's mother hurt him?

6. What leads Hari to helping poor, injured women?

7. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

8. What is the name of Maharani Indira’s parrot? Why is he named this?

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

10. What does Radha say about her relationship with Lakshmi versus her relationship with Kanta?

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