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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 Malik’s response when Lakshmi tells him to promise her he will never become a thug?
(a) He tells her it is too late. He is already a thug.
(b) He does not answer and walks away.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He agrees.

2. Whose home does Lakshmi go in the Pleasure District?
(a) Latika's.
(b) Shastri's.
(c) Geeta’s.
(d) Pooja's.

3. What does Dr. Kumar call Radha’s baby, saying he will be good at batting and bowling on the cricket field?
(a) Rookie of the Year.
(b) All-rounder.
(c) Rounders.
(d) Well-rounded.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason Lakshmi gives for how Samir might have ended up with Radha’s orange pen?

2. What reason does Mrs. Sharma give for why she has to stick by Parvati?

3. What does Kanta admire most about Lakshmi?

4. To what food does Sheela compare Radha?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

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

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

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

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

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