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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter One - Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the arrival of Lakshmi, what caste of women painted the hands and feet of Lakshmi’s clients?
(a) Brahmin.
(b) Shudra.
(c) Vaishya.
(d) Kshatriya.

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) Meal.
(c) Bride.
(d) Sin.

3. Lakshmi views Radha as her penance for what?
(a) Not finishing school.
(b) Not going back to Agra to get her family.
(c) The disgrace she brought upon her parents.
(d) Being attracted to Samir.

4. What can readers assume is a tonga-walla?
(a) A yellow cab driver.
(b) A bus driver.
(c) The driver of a horse-drawn cart.
(d) A wagon.

5. What nickname does Kumar have for Samir?
(a) Sampson.
(b) Mir.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Singh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What act do women, in particular, do as a sign of respect in Indian culture?

2. What book does Radah read aloud, in impressive English?

3. Why is Sheela Sharma an unconventional match for Ravi Singh?

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

5. Why is Joyce Harris’ life in danger?

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