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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) Kunthi's child.
(b) Kali's child.
(c) Janaki's child.
(d) Biswas's child.

2. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Rukki.
(b) Selvam.
(c) Nathina.
(d) Irawaddy.

3. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.
(b) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(c) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.
(d) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

2. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

3. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?

4. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

5. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?

(see the answer key)

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