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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?
(a) Seeing her new grandchildren.
(b) Moving back to the city.
(c) Ira's upcoming wedding.
(d) Nathan being with her.

2. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Bamboo shoots.
(b) Coconut fronds.
(c) Rice leaves.
(d) Dried wheat shafts.

3. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?
(a) She has one arm.
(b) She is ugly.
(c) She is beautiful.
(d) She is bald.

4. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?
(a) Visit with the neighbors.
(b) Visit the temple to pray.
(c) Complain about Rukmani's living conditions.
(d) Laugh about Rukmani's earlier exploits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from?

2. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?

3. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?

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

5. How much money is in Ira's dowry?

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