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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapter Ten - Chapter Seventeen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the punishment given to a girl in Mrs. Channa’s class for talking to her friend?
(a) She has to squat with her arms under her knees and pull on her ears. Like a rooster.
(b) She has to write an apology to the teacher.
(c) She has to sit in the corner with a dunce cap on her head.
(d) She is suspended.

2. According to Samir, who has the Singh family had trouble with in the past, regarding Ravi?
(a) Girls from the Pleasure District.
(b) Girls from the Maharani School.
(c) Servant girls.
(d) Girls at parties.

3. Why does Lakshmi suddenly feel disgusted for having helped Samir and his friends cheat on their wives?
(a) She realizes she viewed it simply as business and another layer of plaster on her new home.
(b) She now knows how the wives must feel.
(c) She now knows how it feels to have someone cheat on her.
(d) She feels sorry for Parvati Singh.

4. What does Lakshmi hand Samir, when she sees him after her appointment with Parvati in Part One?
(a) Three muslin sachets.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) 300 rupees.
(d) His sandals.

5. To what food does Sheela compare Radha?
(a) Rice.
(b) Bean pudding.
(c) Cream.
(d) An eggplant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the rituals of the move-in ceremony?

2. Why does Lakshmi go to Samir for a loan?

3. Who encouraged and aided Lakshmi in her move to Jaipur?

4. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?

5. What is Malik’s response when Lakshmi tells him to promise her he will never become a thug?

(see the answer key)

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