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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. Why did Lakshmi need to visit her new home every other day?
(a) She stored her supplies in her new home.
(b) If she did not, she would have to bicker with the builder, who was quick to cut corners.
(c) She would become very depressed.
(d) She had to unlock the door and turn on the lights for the builder.

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

3. How does Radha react when Sheela does not want Malik to help them with a design for the Sharma party?
(a) She feels a bit sorry for Malik.
(b) She feels relief that Malik will not be helping them.
(c) She ignores Sheela.
(d) She becomes very upset and almost throws rocks at Sheela.

4. What welcomed the bounties of Goddess Lakshmi? This is what Lakshmi created for the Sharma family.
(a) A mandala.
(b) A banquet.
(c) Textiles.
(d) Henna.

5. Parvati was born to which caste?
(a) Vaishya.
(b) Shudra.
(c) Kshatriya.
(d) Brahmin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe word of Lakshmi’s visit to the palace?

2. Lakshmi learns from her ladies that only a fool lives in water and remains an enemy of what?

3. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?

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

5. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?

(see the answer key)

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