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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) Rejection.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Love.
(d) Criticism.

2. Lakshmi believes Parvati has gone to England for what reason?
(a) To study Western culture.
(b) To cool off in the British air.
(c) To keep Ravi from coming back to Jaipur.
(d) To take in the soothing natural baths.

3. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?
(a) Dreaming.
(b) Right.
(c) Smart.
(d) Crazy.

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

5. 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!

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Radha get Hari to bring her to Jaipur and to find Lakshmi?

3. How does Samir always make Lakshmi feel?

4. Lakshmi feels she is taking what way out, instead of confronting Parvati in person?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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