View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a reason given by Lakshmi for why families do not adopt in India?
(a) They feel shame for not being able to have their own children.
(b) They think orphanages are better for children than in families.
(c) There are not many children who need to be adopted.
(d) They do not want to accidentally adopt someone from outside their caste.

2. What happens to Radha during the dance lesson?
(a) Radha forgets the dance and stumbles into several other girls.
(b) Sheela Sharma elbows her in the eye.
(c) Radha catches Lakshmi spying on her.
(d) Sheela Sharma pays her a compliment.

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

4. August 15 is what special day?
(a) The festival of a thousand lights.
(b) The day of Indian independence.
(c) All Saints Day.
(d) The festival of tabernacles.

5. What festival takes place every August and is supposed to ensure wedded bliss?
(a) Teej.
(b) Republic Day.
(c) Eid al-Fitr.
(d) Shavuot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Radha get Hari to bring her to Jaipur and to find Lakshmi?

2. Why is it not surprising that Malik suggests a move-in ceremony?

3. What is Mrs. Gupta’s reason for canceling her appointment with Lakshmi?

4. What color is a sign of good luck?

5. How does Maharani Latika repay Lakshmi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the last the reader sees of Parvati?

2. How does Radha show her naivety once Lakshmi tells her she is pregnant?

3. How does Radha feel about the school she is attending in Part Three? How do these feelings surface?

4. What is the event that puts an end to Lakshmi's business in Jaipur? What are the consequences?

5. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

6. Why does Lakshmi abort her pregnancies? How does this affect Hari?

7. What were signs that Maharani Latika was healing?

8. Name at least three traditions that are part of a blessing for a new home in Hinduism, according to this story.

9. How do things start to go downhill after Lakshmi drops Radha back off at school after their lunch out together?

10. How has Radha changed over the three months she has been with Lakshmi in regards to her relationship with Lakshmi?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,178 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample