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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. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) He is leaving the village.
(b) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(c) He is getting married.
(d) His brother has been killed.

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

3. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Three years.
(b) Twelve weeks.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Two weeks.

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

5. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

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

3. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?

4. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

5. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?

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