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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, pp. 114-171.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lakshmi describe rubbing for good luck in "Before Gita Left"?
(a) The notch in the school bench.
(b) Her friend's hair.
(c) A rough patch in the clay of her hut.
(d) A rabbit.

2. What question is Lakshmi asked by the border guard in "Crossing the Border"?
(a) "Is this man your father?"
(b) "Is this man your husband?"
(c) "Where is your father?"
(d) "How old are you?"

3. What is described as the "most important button" in "Remote Control"?
(a) The mute button.
(b) The volume button.
(c) The red button.
(d) The channel button.

4. What does Shahanna give to Lakshmi to help protect her against disease?
(a) A condom.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) A shot.
(d) Laudanum.

5. What color is Nepali dirt described as in "A Handful of Fog"?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Orange.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lakshmi's stepfather carry as he walks with her to Bajai Sita's store in "A Trade"?

2. Lakshmi's village is amidst what mountain range?

3. Lakshmi says in Section 1 that her stepfather looks at her the same way he looks at what vegetables growing in front of their hut?

4. What is the name of the half-frowning girl at Happiness House?

5. What is a daughter compared to in "The Difference Between a Son and a Daughter"?

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