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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. Of what has Lakshmi been accused by her ladies?

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

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

4. Why does the idea appeal to Radha to start a family at 13?

5. How many rupees is the royal family going to pay Lakshmi for the adoption of Radha's baby?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were signs that Maharani Latika was healing?

3. What were signs that Radha was pregnant?

4. How are Radha and Malik alike?

5. What information gives readers a clue at the beginning of Part Three that something is going on with Radha?

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

7. What made Hari change his behavior towards women?

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

9. What leads Hari to helping poor, injured women?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gossipmongers are a part of the story from the very beginning. Describe the use of gossip within the story to influence the various characters and choices they make. Also, discuss how the use of gossips and the spreading of gossip propels the story and influences the plot.

Essay Topic 2

The Epigraph sets the tone and a taste of the culture found in this book. Describe the overall tone of this book. Is it happy or somber? Is it serious or light-hearted? How does this relate to Lakshmi’s personality? What subtle, and not so subtle, changes in tone take place? How does this emphasize events that take place? How does this affect you, emotionally, as the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book the location and date are mentioned. Why do you believe the author does this? Do you find this useful? Why or why not? What other subtle details are included by the author to aid you in understanding the time period, location, and culture?

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