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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. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
(a) Happiness and good fortune.
(b) Long life and happiness.
(c) Good fortune and many children.
(d) Wealth and long life.

2. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?
(a) Thambi.
(b) Kuti.
(c) Murugan.
(d) Arjun.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?
(a) He visits Rukmani's home.
(b) He hires Nathan as an assistant.
(c) He builds a house in the village.
(d) He delivers a baby by Caesarean section.

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

5. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?

2. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?

3. When Rukmani goes into the village to sell her vegetables, what does Biswas tell Rukmani?

4. Why do some of the villagers not trust the doctor?

5. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

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