3. What does Jaya's mother tell her when she calls home in Chapter 27?
(a) That it is snowing New York.
(b) That Patrick has called.
(c) That Jaya will get fired from work.
(d) That she hates the British people.

4. What does Amisha pray for at the temple in Chapter 14?
(a) To be a better writer.
(b) To be more attentive to her duties.
(c) To be taller.
(d) To have a baby girl.

5. When is Navaratri?
(a) In winter.
(b) In spring.
(c) In autumn.
(d) In summer.

6. What is Holi?
(a) A type of animal native to Indian.
(b) An Indian pop band.
(c) An Indian appetizer.
(d) An ancient Hindu festival of color.

7. What does Stephen ask for in exchange for his lesson?
(a) A homemade meal.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A recipe for Indian buttermilk.
(d) A story written in English.

8. To what statue does Amisha pray in Chapter 13?
(a) Lord Shiva.
(b) Lord Vishnu.
(c) Lord Ganesha.
(d) Lord Krishna.

9. What does Amisha propose to Ravi upon first meeting him?
(a) That he try moving to Europe.
(b) That is try to hide in the mill.
(c) That he look in the city for a job.
(d) That he become her servant.

10. What is a "bindi?"
(a) A type of outfit.
(b) A third eye.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A therapeutic bath.

11. Who is Shiva's consort?
(a) Krishna.
(b) Ganesha.
(c) Parvati.
(d) Brahma.

12. What is a "diya"?
(a) One's benefactor.
(b) One's fiancé.
(c) An Indian oil lamp.
(d) A guardian spirit.

13. To whom does Amisha tell Stephen that she prays?
(a) Harihara.
(b) Lord Ganesha and his parents.
(c) Lord Vishnu.
(d) Saraswati.

14. What did Jaya's mother want her to be a doctor?
(a) Because her father was a doctor.
(b) Because Jaya's mother had always wanted to be a doctor.
(c) Because she wants Jaya to be rich.
(d) Because Jaya is gifted in medicine.

15. Why does Jaya go and visit her parents?
(a) It is Christmas.
(b) It is her mother's birthday.
(c) She and Patrick have separated.
(d) It is Jaya's birthday.