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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are those who spread false information called in the book?

2. What upsets Parvati so much after the party?

3. When Lakshmi first sees Samir Singh, how does she feel?

4. Who tells Radha she should leave her village?

5. Samir convinces Gupta to pay Naraya to build toilets and says, "to a clerk a bribe; to a Brahmin" a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the match between Sheela and Ravi so important to Lakshmi?

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

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

4. What is the purpose of Lakshmi’s tiffin?

5. What led Lakshmi’s and Radha’s father to alcoholism?

6. Why do Indian parents hurry to marry off their children?

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

8. Describe Sheela Sharma and Ravi Singh. How are they alike? What evidence from the story supports this?

9. Why does Lakshmi consider Sheela Sharma a good match for Ravi?

10. What does Radha do to try to remove the curse on her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is misogyny, and how is it displayed in this story? How does it affect the lives of both the men and women in this story? Misogyny is currently a big issue in our own culture that has led to the #MeToo Movement. What is the #MeToo Movement? How is it important and impactful on our current culture? How is it affecting young people? Could this lead to major changes in our world and the ending of misogyny? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There is a focus on relationships between the young and the old in this book. Choose one on which to focus. Describe the relationship. How do they meet? How does their relationship develop or disintegrate over the course of the story? What leads to this strengthening or destruction of the relationship? What’s your overall view of this relationship? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the royal family in this story. How do they compare to other modern royal families? What is the role of royal families today? Should royal families still be given special treatment, financial support, etc.? Why or why not?

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