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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 movie is the inspiration for Radha’s dress for the ceremony?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. 55.
(b) Some Like It Hot.
(c) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
(d) Cleopatra.

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

3. Of what has Lakshmi been accused by her ladies?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Terrible henna designs.
(c) Lying.
(d) Talking about the ladies behind their backs.

4. Why does Lakshmi so badly want Radha to go to the Maharani School?
(a) So she can become wealthy.
(b) So Lakshmi can be independent again.
(c) So she can have a meaningful life.
(d) So she can move up to a higher caste.

5. Why does Lakshmi believe Radha is not fully reconciled to the idea that the baby is to be adopted?
(a) She is looking for a permanent place to live in Shimla.
(b) She is looking for work to help support her and her child.
(c) She has grown very attached to the life within her and talks about the baby constantly.
(d) She has said she will run away if anyone tries to take her baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henna appointments usually fell off in what months?

2. What of Lakshmi’s is tied to the accusations and rumors about her?

3. What does Radha NOT give as a reason for why Ravi would make him a good husband for her?

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

5. Why does Kanta think exposing Radha to Western ways would be good for her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

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

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

5. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

6. How are Radha and Malik alike?

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

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

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

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

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