Lakshmi's Birth and Medical Challenges

Poonam and her family live a simple life until she becomes pregnant with her second child, Lakshmi, who is born with eight limbs resembling the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. The villagers see her as special, and news of her birth spreads to Bangalore, where Dr. Cottle decides to help. Lakshmi undergoes a medical examination, revealing her condition is due to a parasitic twin. The family faces a tough decision about surgery, which has never been attempted in India before.

What significant event changed Poonam's life?

• Moving to a new city

• Starting a new job

• Becoming pregnant with her second child

• Winning a lottery

What symbolizes righteousness, desire, wealth, and liberation in Hindu mythology?

• A holy river

• Lakshmi's many limbs

• A golden statue

• A sacred tree

What was the villagers' reaction to Lakshmi's birth?

• They moved away

• They ignored her

• They were frightened

• They celebrated her as special

How did the villagers perceive Lakshmi's condition?

• As a curse

• As a common occurrence

• As a miracle

• As a medical anomaly

Which city did the news of Lakshmi's birth reach, attracting medical interest?

• Delhi

• Chennai

• Mumbai

• Bangalore

What was Dr. Sharon Cottle's profession?

• Pediatrician

• Orthopedic surgeon

• Neurologist

• Cardiologist

What was discovered during Lakshmi's first medical examination?

• She had a parasitic twin

• She had a rare disease

• She was perfectly healthy

• She had a heart condition

What was unique about Lakshmi's parasitic twin?

• It was invisible

• It had no head

• It was larger than Lakshmi

• It had a fully formed head

What was the main challenge faced by Poonam and Shambhu regarding Lakshmi?

• Selecting a name

• Finding a new home

• Deciding on a surgery

• Choosing a school for her

What was the potential risk of the surgery for Lakshmi?

• It could cause blindness

• It was life-threatening

• It was painless

• It could lead to paralysis