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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. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?
(a) Janaki's child.
(b) Biswas's child.
(c) Kunthi's child.
(d) Kali's child.

2. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

3. What is the village doctor's name?
(a) Indira.
(b) Kennington.
(c) Archibold.
(d) Biswas.

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

5. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) Rukmani's older sisters.
(b) The temple priest.
(c) The tribal chief.
(d) The village doctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

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

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

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