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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. Why does Parvati leave the rupees at Mrs. Sharma's home?

2. Whose home does Lakshmi go in the Pleasure District?

3. What does Radha NOT give as a reason for why Ravi would make him a good husband for her?

4. Lakshmi tells Radha she is what, if she believes the father of her baby will marry her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Lakshmi nervous about the relationship between Kanta and Radha?

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

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

4. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

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

6. How are Radha and Malik alike?

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

8. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

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

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

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

Both emotional and physical healing are largely focused upon in this story. Explain how healing is a significant part of this book. Make sure to describe the types of healing that take place, as well as compare the healers to the healed. Do the roles of healer and healed reverse at any point in the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Lakshmi’s and Radha’s father was a freedom fighter. Name two other freedom fighters from history and give a short description of who they were and for what they fought. Who are some modern freedom fighters, either from the U.S. or elsewhere? How has freedom fighting changed over time? How has it stayed the same?

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