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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 was Hari’s mother’s response to Lakshmi taking the money and her herb pot?
(a) Namaste.
(b) Shalom.
(c) Shabash.
(d) Hai Ram!

2. August 15 is what special day?
(a) The festival of tabernacles.
(b) The day of Indian independence.
(c) All Saints Day.
(d) The festival of a thousand lights.

3. Henna appointments usually fell off in what months?
(a) June and July.
(b) July and August.
(c) May and June.
(d) January and February.

4. What does Kanta admire most about Lakshmi?
(a) She has a strong sense of responsibility.
(b) She sells contraceptive teas.
(c) She does not take no for an answer.
(d) She has street smarts.

5. To who is an alter built?
(a) Lord Voldemort.
(b) Goddess Lakshmi.
(c) Goddess Shiva.
(d) Lord Ganesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Mrs. Sharma consider accusing Lakshmi regarding Sheela's mandala?

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

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

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

5. Why has Kanta’s doctor advised her to remain lying prone for the remainder of her pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Radha and Malik alike?

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

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

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

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

6. What is the last the reader sees of Parvati?

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

8. How do things start to go downhill after Lakshmi drops Radha back off at school after their lunch out together?

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

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

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