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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?

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

4. Why does Lakshmi turn down Maharani Latika’s invite to watch her teach the girls to dance?

5. What was Hari’s mother’s response to Lakshmi taking the money and her herb pot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

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

3. What are some pros and cons for sending Radha to the Maharani School for Girls?

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

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

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

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

8. How are Radha and Malik alike?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Hindi and French are used throughout the book. How does the author make these languages stand out? How does she aid you in understanding the meaning of these foreign words? What is the purpose of using both of these languages? Do you think the use of these two languages is effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the royal family in this story. How do they compare to other modern royal families? What is the role of royal families today? Should royal families still be given special treatment, financial support, etc.? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the main characters from this book and describe his or her character development throughout the story. What leads to this development? How do other characters and the events surrounding him or her influence him or her? Overall, what are your thoughts about this character? Did your opinion regarding this character stay the same or change? Explain.

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