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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. What is one thing Lakshmi does NOT say she should have done differently?

2. At the beginning of Part Three, Chapter 10, what is still not completed on Lakshmi’s new home?

3. While sitting with Mrs. Sharma, Lakshmi wants the thing she hates most in this world. What is that one thing?

4. What is Malik’s response when Lakshmi tells him to promise her he will never become a thug?

5. What does the bird, Madho Singh frequently say?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What were signs that Maharani Latika was healing?

4. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

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

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

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

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

9. How are Radha and Malik alike?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abortion is an important topic brought up in this book. It is also an important topic in our current culture. What are the views of the various characters regarding abortion? How do the views of the characters, in terms of their attitude regarding abortion, change throughout the story? How might these beliefs about abortion also represent modern beliefs regarding abortion? Overall, what does this book say about abortion? Use examples from the book to support your response.

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

Gossipmongers are a part of the story from the very beginning. Describe the use of gossip within the story to influence the various characters and choices they make. Also, discuss how the use of gossips and the spreading of gossip propels the story and influences the plot.

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