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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 the idea appeal to Radha to start a family at 13?

2. How does Maharani Latika repay Lakshmi?

3. What is the reason Mr. Sharma gives for not installing air conditioning in his home?

4. What do the two bamboo poles and the string of mango leaf garland symbolize?

5. What is a sign during the move-in ceremony that something is going on with Radha?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

5. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lakshmi’s and Radha’s father was a freedom fighter. Name two other freedom fighters from history and give a short description of who they were and for what they fought. Who are some modern freedom fighters, either from the U.S. or elsewhere? How has freedom fighting changed over time? How has it stayed the same?

Essay Topic 2

What does the writer want the reader to get out of this book? What is her purpose for writing this novel? Has she succeeded? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Both emotional and physical healing are largely focused upon in this story. Explain how healing is a significant part of this book. Make sure to describe the types of healing that take place, as well as compare the healers to the healed. Do the roles of healer and healed reverse at any point in the story? Explain.

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