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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kanta think exposing Radha to Western ways would be good for her?
(a) It will show her what it is like in the real world.
(b) It will prepare her for living abroad.
(c) It will make her smarter and prettier.
(d) It will prepare her better for modern life.

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

3. When Parvati arrives at Lakshmi's home, what does Malik politely demand of her?
(a) That she pay Lakshmi what she was owed.
(b) That she hold her tongue.
(c) That she remove her shoes.
(d) That she leave.

4. Why is it not surprising that Malik suggests a move-in ceremony?
(a) Malik is proud of her and wants her to show off her new home.
(b) Malik wants to move into the new house with Lakshmi as soon as possible.
(c) Malik will be embarrassed if she does not have a move-in ceremony.
(d) Many of the Muslims who lived in India had been there for centuries and followed Hindu customs, as well as their own.

5. What is the punishment given to a girl in Mrs. Channa’s class for talking to her friend?
(a) She has to squat with her arms under her knees and pull on her ears. Like a rooster.
(b) She has to sit in the corner with a dunce cap on her head.
(c) She has to write an apology to the teacher.
(d) She is suspended.

6. Who does Maharani Indira hope is having a baby in Part Three?
(a) Lakshmi.
(b) Parvati.
(c) Latika.
(d) Kanta.

7. How does Kanta’s saas know she is pregnant?
(a) Kanta starts gaining weight.
(b) Kanta becomes very emotional.
(c) Kanta starts getting nauseous whenever she opens a book.
(d) Kanta keeps getting dizzy spells.

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

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

10. Why does Lakshmi turn down Maharani Latika’s invite to watch her teach the girls to dance?
(a) She is afraid she will also have to dance.
(b) She is afraid Radha will think she is spying on her.
(c) She does not think it is appropriate to teach girls to dance.
(d) She is nervous about going into the school.

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

12. 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.

13. What western actress does Kanta like and want to show Radha?
(a) Vivienne Leigh.
(b) Elizabeth Taylor.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Ginger Rogers.

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

15. What does Dr. Kumar call Radha’s baby, saying he will be good at batting and bowling on the cricket field?
(a) All-rounder.
(b) Well-rounded.
(c) Rounders.
(d) Rookie of the Year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maharani Latika depressed?

2. How does Maharani Latika repay Lakshmi?

3. What is Sheela Sharma’s very difficult demand, if she is to marry Ravi?

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

5. What is the purpose of the rituals of the move-in ceremony?

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