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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. Who is the girl at Happiness House that gets the most customers?

2. What color is Nepali dirt described as in "A Handful of Fog"?

3. What does the boy in the David Beckham t-shirt grab and run off with as the girls put on their makeup in "Meeting the David Beckham Boy"?

4. What is described as the "most important button" in "Remote Control"?

5. Who takes Lakshmi's virginity at the Happiness House?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Monica describe her "accomplishments" at Happiness House in "Understanding Monica"?

2. What financial figures does Lakshmi calculate regarding her income at Happiness House in "Mathematics"?

3. How is Lakshmi's new room described in "In My New Room"? With whom does she share the room?

4. How are children perceived at Happiness House? How many of the prostitutes have children?

5. How does Lakshmi describe her perceptions of herself in "Am I Pretty?"

6. What deal does Mumtaz make with Pushpa in Section 4? What becomes of Pushpa?

7. What causes Lakshmi to become injured in her first days at Happiness House?

8. How does Shahanna respond when Lakshmi tells her about her encounter with the American?

9. How does Lakshmi describe her feelings regarding Pushpa's son in "An Ordinary Boy"?

10. What are the repercussions when Lakshmi becomes ill in "The Cost of a Cure"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Shahanna in Sold. How is Shahanna’s appearance described? About how old do you think Shahanna is? How does Shahanna differ from the other characters in her treatment of Lakshmi? Why do you think Shahanna shows kindness to Lakshmi? What are examples of kind acts performed by Shahanna?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of India and the cultural standards for men and women in the country. What rights do women have in India? How do the rights of men and women differ in India? How do culture and custom dictate women’s roles across India?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the realities of the child sex slave trade in India and worldwide. How many children are estimated to be involved in India’s sex trade? How many of these children are involved against their will? What is the draw for customers in India (and other nations) to have sexual relations with children, particularly virgins?

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