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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ira's husband refuse to take her back?
(a) He feels like he failed her.
(b) She is still barren.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) He has taken a new wife.

2. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?
(a) He will be staying in the village for good.
(b) He is a grandfather.
(c) He will no longer be practicing medicine.
(d) His wife has left him.

3. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?
(a) Carrying water.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Working in the fields.
(d) Reading.

4. When they reach the doctor's house where their son works, what are Rukmani and Nathan told by the servants?
(a) Murugan does not work there anymore.
(b) Murugan is ill.
(c) Murugan has died.
(d) Murugan is away with the doctor.

5. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) Two days.
(b) One day.
(c) Fifteen hours.
(d) Four hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

2. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?

3. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?

4. What affliction is Ira's son born with?

5. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?

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