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

2. Despite her skepticism, Lakshmi has gained a little confidence in what, in regards to the safe delivery of the two babies?
(a) The gods.
(b) The birthing process.
(c) Hospitals.
(d) Doctors.

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

4. Into what is the maharaja turning his palace?
(a) A temple.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A museum.

5. Who tells Radha she should leave her village?
(a) Pitaji.
(b) Hari.
(c) Munchi.
(d) Maa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who advised the Maharani Indira’s late husband to adopt a son to be the next maharaja, rather than have a blood heir?

2. Why was Kanta able to do graduate studies in England?

3. When admiring her new home’s mosaic floor, of whom does it remind Lakshmi?

4. What is the name that Radha first calls Lakshmi?

5. Radha shows an unusual ability to grasp what concepts?

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