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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sheela Sharma’s very difficult demand, if she is to marry Ravi?
(a) She does not want to live with her in-laws.
(b) She does not want to have children.
(c) She does not want to wear a bindi.
(d) She does not want to take his name.

2. Why does the idea appeal to Radha to start a family at 13?
(a) She has never really had a family.
(b) All of her classmates are getting married and having babies.
(c) Lakshmi was 13 when she married.
(d) She loves babies.

3. What does Hari do when he is lying?
(a) He coughs.
(b) He stutters.
(c) He looks off to the left.
(d) He covers the scar on his chin.

4. What does the bird, Madho Singh frequently say?
(a) I love you!
(b) Polly want a cracker!
(c) Namaste! Bonjour! Welcome!
(d) Silly Indira!

5. What reason does Mrs. Sharma give for why she has to stick by Parvati?
(a) Parvati is her best friend.
(b) Once Sheela and Ravi are married, they will all be one family.
(c) She and Parvati are members of the same caste.
(d) She believes Parvati.

6. Why does Parvati leave the rupees at Mrs. Sharma's home?
(a) To make sure Lakshmi received her payment.
(b) To show off for Mrs. Sharma how much the Singh family spends on henna.
(c) To embarrass Mrs. Sharma.
(d) To disgrace Lakshmi in front of Mrs. Sharma.

7. What makes Lakshmi think about Lala and her niece, as she is wandering the city?
(a) She is thinking about Ravi and servant girls.
(b) She passes Lala in the streets.
(c) She sees a young girl, heavily made up, in a cheap orange sari and a swollen belly.
(d) She is wondering who might make a good nanny for Radha's baby.

8. Why does Lakshmi go to Samir for a loan?
(a) She wants to get her home completed faster.
(b) The builder demands the loan in full immediately, or he will take possession of her new home.
(c) She wants an excuse to see Samir.
(d) She is tired of having to take loans out. She prefers to be in debt to a friend.

9. Whose home does Lakshmi go in the Pleasure District?
(a) Geeta’s.
(b) Latika's.
(c) Shastri's.
(d) Pooja's.

10. To whose home does Radha run away after arguing with Lakshmi about her pregnancy?
(a) Hari.
(b) Malik.
(c) Parvati.
(d) Kanta.

11. What is the red-gold liquid Maharani Indira drinks?
(a) Syrup.
(b) Ink.
(c) Liquid opium.
(d) Tea.

12. Who is the first person Lakshmi believes could be the father of Radha’s child?
(a) Samir.
(b) Hari.
(c) Ravi.
(d) Malik.

13. What is one reason Lakshmi gives for how Samir might have ended up with Radha’s orange pen?
(a) Samir may have found it at Kanta's home.
(b) Radha must have lost the pen at the Singh's.
(c) Radha must have given it to Ravi as a gift.
(d) Ravi must have stolen it from Radha.

14. How does Samir always make Lakshmi feel?
(a) Angry.
(b) Safe.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Nervous.

15. The monsoon rains, which come in early September, usually bring with them what feeling for Lakshmi?
(a) Relief.
(b) Fear.
(c) Discomfort.
(d) Annoyance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite her skepticism, Lakshmi has gained a little confidence in what, in regards to the safe delivery of the two babies?

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

3. Why does Lakshmi imagine the letters from Kumar are from Radha?

4. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?

5. Who does Maharani Indira hope is having a baby in Part Three?

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