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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?
(a) That she has been ill.
(b) That her mother's death could have been prevented.
(c) That her marriage is in trouble.
(d) That she has no sons.

2. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Ira.
(d) Kali.

3. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A backward child.
(b) A scared little girl.
(c) A village girl.
(d) An ignorant woman.

4. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) Her legs will bend in.
(b) She will get into far too much trouble.
(c) Her balance won't properly develop.
(d) Her arms won't properly develop.

5. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Kali.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?

2. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

3. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?

4. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?

5. How old is Rukmani's daughter when her first son is finally born?

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