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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 is Sheela Sharma’s very difficult demand, if she is to marry Ravi?
(a) She does not want to wear a bindi.
(b) She does not want to have children.
(c) She does not want to take his name.
(d) She does not want to live with her in-laws.

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

3. Why does Lakshmi imagine the letters from Kumar are from Radha?
(a) Kumar wrote them, while Radah dictated.
(b) Kumar speaks of Radha so much in the letters.
(c) She imagines Radha sitting next to him as he wrote the letters.
(d) Radha wrote them, while Kumar dictated.

4. Why is it not surprising that Malik suggests a move-in ceremony?
(a) Malik wants to move into the new house with Lakshmi as soon as possible.
(b) Malik is proud of her and wants her to show off her new home.
(c) Malik will be embarrassed if she does not have a move-in ceremony.
(d) Many of the Muslims who lived in India had been there for centuries and followed Hindu customs, as well as their own.

5. What do the two bamboo poles and the string of mango leaf garland symbolize?
(a) Security.
(b) Fertility.
(c) Hope.
(d) Trust in the gods.

Short Answer 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?

2. What does the bird, Madho Singh frequently say?

3. How many rupees does Parvati leave in the envelope at Mrs. Sharma's house for Lakshmi for the marriage comission?

4. Despite her skepticism, Lakshmi has gained a little confidence in what, in regards to the safe delivery of the two babies?

5. What happens to Radha during the dance lesson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 leads Hari to helping poor, injured women?

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

6. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

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

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

9. How are Radha and Malik alike?

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

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