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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does the story begin?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) Jaipur.
(c) Shimla.
(d) Ajar.

2. What is the most noticeable feature of Hari?
(a) His short stature.
(b) His long, dark hair.
(c) A long, bumpy scar from his bottom lip to his chin.
(d) A mole on his cheek.

3. What is a namaste?
(a) An Indian delicacy.
(b) A yoga pose in which you balance on one foot.
(c) An insult.
(d) The bringing one’s hands together in a prayer-like position.

4. What is the name of the poem in the epigraph?
(a) Journey On.
(b) Returning Home.
(c) Journey Forward.
(d) Journey Home.

5. Who is Mr. Pandey?
(a) Parvati's husband and Lakshmi's friend.
(b) Sheela Sharma’s music teacher and Lakshmi’s neighbor.
(c) Lakshmi's landlord.
(d) Lakshmi's builder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Parvati was born to which caste?

3. What is a game that Lakshmi and Samir often play?

4. In what city does Part One begin?

5. What animal represents Lord Ganesh?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Singhs, both past and present?

2. How does Lakshmi describe Jaipur at the beginning of Part One?

3. Why does Lakshmi feel pressure regarding Kanta, as a client?

4. How had notebooks become important to Lakshmi?

5. What deal does Parvati offer Lakshmi regarding the match between Ravi and Sheela?

6. Describe Lakshmi’s mosaic tile floor.

7. What happy news is received at the Singh’s party?

8. What are some etiquette lessons that Lakshmi is trying to teach Radha?

9. Why is wealth and gaining wealth so important to Lakshmi?

10. Why did Lakshmi's ladies feel comfortable sharing private information with her?

(see the answer keys)

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