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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter Seven - Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sheela Sharma’s very difficult demand, if she is to marry Ravi?
(a) She does not want to live with her in-laws.
(b) She does not want to take his name.
(c) She does not want to wear a bindi.
(d) She does not want to have children.

2. How does Laskhmi describe her own concern for Radha and Radha’s exposure to Western culture?
(a) Far too modern.
(b) Far too Victorian.
(c) Very mild.
(d) Like that of a mother.

3. How is a profession viewed, in regards to women having professions in the novel?
(a) It is considered very prestigious.
(b) It is looked down up.
(c) It is humorous.
(d) It is honored.

4. What kind of henna meant the woman was loved by her husband?
(a) Lighter henna.
(b) Shinier henna.
(c) Redder henna.
(d) Darker henna.

5. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?
(a) Trading proverbs.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Hide and seek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are those who spread false information called in the book?

2. What price was decided upon for Maharani Latika’s henna supplies?

3. What is a chowkidar?

4. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?

5. In what city does the story begin?

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