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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?
(a) She goes for long walks.
(b) She writes.
(c) She teaches the neighborhood children.
(d) She visits with Kunthi.

2. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?
(a) The men spent their money lavishly.
(b) The villagers liked the excitement the men brought with them.
(c) The men told great stories about foreign lands.
(d) The village is once again too quiet.

3. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.
(b) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(c) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(d) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.

4. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?
(a) Nathanson.
(b) Kennington.
(c) Arjun.
(d) Biswas.

5. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kali.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Janaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?

2. Why does Rukmani go into the village once or twice a week?

3. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?

4. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

5. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?

(see the answer key)

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