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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. When Parvati arrives at Lakshmi's home, what does Malik politely demand of her?

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

3. Who is the first person Lakshmi believes could be the father of Radha’s child?

4. What dance does Maharani Latika decide to teach the girls of her school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What were signs that Maharani Latika was healing?

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

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

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

5. What is the name of Maharani Indira’s parrot? Why is he named this?

6. What are some pros and cons for sending Radha to the Maharani School for Girls?

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

8. How are Radha and Malik alike?

9. What is the reason Maharani Indira gives for wanting Maharani Latika healed?

10. What does Radha say about her relationship with Lakshmi versus her relationship with Kanta?

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

Abortion is an important topic brought up in this book. It is also an important topic in our current culture. What are the views of the various characters regarding abortion? How do the views of the characters, in terms of their attitude regarding abortion, change throughout the story? How might these beliefs about abortion also represent modern beliefs regarding abortion? Overall, what does this book say about abortion? Use examples from the book to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Perception is a universal theme found in this book. How does perception play a role in the acceptance and inclusion of the characters? How does perception also lead to exclusion and denial? How does this seem to affect the characters in this book? What might the author want you to take away from this book regarding this theme?

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