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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
(a) Good fortune and many children.
(b) Long life and happiness.
(c) Wealth and long life.
(d) Happiness and good fortune.

2. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Invites them to work.
(b) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.
(c) Requests food and drink for his men.
(d) Tells the villagers to go home.

3. Why do the village women think Kunthi is quieter and more reserved than the rest of the women?
(a) Kunthi married beneath her.
(b) Kunthi doesn't approve of the other women.
(c) Kunthi misses her family.
(d) Kunthi is ashamed of her husband.

4. How many nights does the monsoon last?
(a) Four.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

5. Who is the moneylender?
(a) Hanuman.
(b) Kali.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Biswas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?

2. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?

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

4. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?

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

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