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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, pp. 172 – 223.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose shoulder does Lakshmi rest her head on as she watches television in "Like Anita"?
(a) Shahanna's.
(b) Pushpa's.
(c) Anita's.
(d) Monica's.

2. Whom does the tea vendor cheat out of her change if she's not paying attention, according to Lakshmi in "The Street Boy"?
(a) Mumtaz.
(b) Shahanna.
(c) Lakshmi.
(d) Ama.

3. Where does Lakshmi hide the American's card in "A Small Danger"?
(a) In a kitchen cupboard.
(b) In the attic.
(c) Under a floor mat.
(d) Under her pillow.

4. What are the two languages spoken at Happiness House, according to Harish?
(a) German and English.
(b) Hindi and Spanish.
(c) Hindi and Bengali.
(d) Hindi and English.

5. How much money does Shahanna say Mumtaz charges the girls for weekly rent for their bed and pillow in "Mathematics"?
(a) 40 rupees.
(b) 200 rupees.
(c) 50 rupees.
(d) 100 rupees.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many days has Pushpa been ill in bed in the beginning of "Beyond Words"?

2. What possessions does Pushpa put in Harish's trunk when they prepare to leave Happiness House in "A Word Too Small"?

3. What does Lakshmi describe "Stealing from the David Beckham Boy" in the chapter with this title?

4. What does Uncle Husband give to Lakshmi after they have crossed the border in "A Reward"?

5. What is "Shilpa's Secret" revealed to be in the chapter with this title?

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