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1. Why has shame befallen Lakshmi’s and Radha’s family, based on information given in the Prologue?

According to the gossip-eaters, the year Radha was born, locusts ate the wheat. Her older sister deserted her husband, never to be seen again. That same year her mother went blind and her father turned to drink. Radha, like her sister, is fair-complected with light eyes, therefore her coloring is suspect. Only Angreji-walli have blue eyes. The villagers wonder if she even belongs to them and their community.

2. What did Munchi give Radha? Why was it so special to her?

He gave her a painting of an image of Lord Krishna feeding a mango to his consort, Radha, her namesake. It was the most beautiful gift she had ever received. It was so special to her, because it came from someone who cared about her and knew her for who she truly was, not a Bad Luck Girl.

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