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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. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan requires no dowry.
(b) Nathan lives in the same town.
(c) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.
(d) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.

2. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?
(a) It is a two-room, mud hut.
(b) It is a four-bedroom house.
(c) It is a two-room, brick house.
(d) It is a straw lean-to.

3. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?
(a) Laugh about Rukmani's earlier exploits.
(b) Visit with the neighbors.
(c) Visit the temple to pray.
(d) Complain about Rukmani's living conditions.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?

2. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?

3. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?

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

5. What is the village doctor's name?

(see the answer key)

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