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

2. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Nathanson.
(c) Kennington.
(d) Biswas.

3. Why do some of the villagers not trust the doctor?
(a) He is a foreigner.
(b) He is very old.
(c) He is from a rival village.
(d) He is very young.

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

5. 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?
(a) She writes.
(b) She visits with Kunthi.
(c) She goes for long walks.
(d) She teaches the neighborhood children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rukmani go into the village once or twice a week?

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. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?

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

5. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?

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