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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?
(a) She has heard rumors about Lakshmi.
(b) She has found a better henna artist.
(c) She says she is in mourning, therefore not in need of henna.
(d) She says she has become allergic to henna.

2. How does the moment in Part Three with Mrs. Sharma feel?
(a) Final.
(b) Usual.
(c) Tiresome.
(d) Casual.

3. Why has Kanta’s doctor advised her to remain lying prone for the remainder of her pregnancy?
(a) She has high blood pressure.
(b) She has placenta previa.
(c) She is spotting blood.
(d) She gets dizzy spells, when she stands up.

4. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?
(a) Dreaming.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Smart.
(d) Right.

5. What is the term when a woman's husband takes birth in her womb in the form of future children?
(a) Shiva.
(b) Aya.
(c) Ganesh.
(d) Jaaya.

6. 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.

7. What of Lakshmi’s is tied to the accusations and rumors about her?
(a) Her relationship with Samir.
(b) Malik.
(c) Her house.
(d) Her sister.

8. How does Lakshmi feel about missing Radha, while Radha is in Shimla?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Sad.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Angry.

9. Of what has Lakshmi been accused by her ladies?
(a) Talking about the ladies behind their backs.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Lying.
(d) Terrible henna designs.

10. Why would Radha's baby, if a boy, be a good candidate for adoption by the royal family?
(a) The royal family is desperate to adopt and having trouble finding a healthy baby boy.
(b) He would be royal, due to Samir's side of the family.
(c) He would be royal, due to Parvati’s side of the family.
(d) He would be handsome like both Ravi and Radha.

11. What movie is the inspiration for Radha’s dress for the ceremony?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. 55.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
(d) Some Like It Hot.

12. Why is Maharani Latika depressed?
(a) She has recently left her family and moved to the palace.
(b) Her eight-year-old son has been sent away to school, and she is not allowed to see him.
(c) Her husband has left her.
(d) She has recently miscarried.

13. What is Malik’s response when Lakshmi tells him to promise her he will never become a thug?
(a) He does not answer and walks away.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He tells her it is too late. He is already a thug.

14. Why does Hari not tell Lakshmi before why he wanted money from her?
(a) He wanted to keep his work a secret.
(b) She would not have believed him.
(c) He did not want he to know what he was doing with the money.
(d) She would not have given it to him.

15. Of what does Mrs. Sharma consider accusing Lakshmi regarding Sheela's mandala?
(a) Being too bright.
(b) Being too dull.
(c) Not being up to snuff.
(d) Not being large enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What western actress does Kanta like and want to show Radha?

2. How does Parvati respond to seeing Lakshmi coming out of Samir’s office?

3. What is the centuries-old tradition known as purdah?

4. What does Lakshmi learn about the benefits of cotton root bark?

5. What is the main reason Lakshmi gives for why she believes she deserves all that is coming to her?

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