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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Chapter Eighteen - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A crocodile.
(c) A snake.
(d) A horse.

2. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?
(a) Gift.
(b) Bride.
(c) Meal.
(d) Sin.

3. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?
(a) Kanta starts getting nauseous whenever she opens a book.
(b) Kanta keeps getting dizzy spells.
(c) Kanta starts gaining weight.
(d) Kanta becomes very emotional.

4. When does one say MemSahib?
(a) When addressing a servant girl.
(b) When one is hungry.
(c) When one is angry.
(d) When addressing a female of an upper caste.

5. What age range is Malik?
(a) 6-10 years old.
(b) 5-6 years old.
(c) 12-14 years old.
(d) 10-12 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dance does Maharani Latika decide to teach the girls of her school?

2. Which is NOT a reason that Lakshmi gives for wanting a home of her own?

3. Who feels she or he is fully responsible for Radha’s pregnancy?

4. Which of these is NOT a warning that Lakshmi gives Joyce Harris?

5. What makes Lakshmi think about Lala and her niece, as she is wandering the city?

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