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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. Who is the boy that Lakshmi says she is promised to marry in "Before Gita Left"?
(a) Krishna.
(b) Harish.
(c) Nawari.
(d) Bahun.

2. What color dress does the woman wear that purchases Lakshmi at Bajai Sita's store in "A Trade"?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

3. What does Harish give to Jeena for the festival of brothers and sisters?
(a) A dress.
(b) A pencil.
(c) A rag doll.
(d) A soccer ball.

4. What kind of roof does Lakshmi's family have on their hut in the beginning of the novel?
(a) A glass roof.
(b) A thatch roof.
(c) A shingled-roof.
(d) A tin roof.

5. What does Harish give to Lakshmi for the festival of brothers and sisters?
(a) A storybook.
(b) A rag doll.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A pencil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What television show is the favorite of the girls at Happiness House?

2. Who gave Lakshmi the notebook that she carries in her pack as she makes her way with Auntie?

3. What does the name "Muthi" mean, according to the narrator in "Confession"?

4. Into what country does Lakshmi cross with Uncle Husband in the narrative?

5. How many girls does Lakshmi share a room with in "In My New Room"?

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