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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?
(a) Rukmani's purple sari.
(b) A strand of mango leaves.
(c) Rukmani's red sari.
(d) A red flower lei.

2. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) One year.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Five weeks.

3. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?
(a) She feels Nathan is an angry man.
(b) She knows that Nathan is beneath them.
(c) She does not want to let Rukmani go.
(d) She feels Rukmani is too young for marriage.

4. What does Ira name her son?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Keti.
(c) Kali.
(d) Sacrabani.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Janaki and her husband leave the village?

2. How is Ira earning the money she is using to buy food for her brother?

3. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?

4. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

5. In what month is Ira married?

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