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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?
(a) Seventy kilometers.
(b) One hundred miles.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three days.

2. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?
(a) The store owners refuse to sell to them.
(b) The stores and shops are all closed.
(c) They don't bring enough money with them.
(d) There is no rice in the land.

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

4. In order to pay their rent, what is Rukmani forced to sell?
(a) Ira's new dowry.
(b) Her mother's ring.
(c) Her red sari.
(d) Her new dress.

5. After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from?
(a) Hanuman.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Biswas.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?

2. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?

3. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

4. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?

5. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?

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