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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan lives in the same town.
(b) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.
(c) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.
(d) Nathan requires no dowry.

3. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) Her legs will bend in.
(b) She will get into far too much trouble.
(c) Her balance won't properly develop.
(d) Her arms won't properly develop.

4. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?
(a) It is a four-bedroom house.
(b) It is a two-room, mud hut.
(c) It is a two-room, brick house.
(d) It is a straw lean-to.

5. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?
(a) Kali.
(b) Huntheri.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kunthi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?

3. 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?

4. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?

5. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?

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