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

2. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?
(a) That her mother's death could have been prevented.
(b) That she has no sons.
(c) That she has been ill.
(d) That her marriage is in trouble.

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

4. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?
(a) She lost a child before their son was born.
(b) She is seeing Kenny for fertility treatments.
(c) She is working in the village to earn extra money.
(d) She is seeing Kenny romantically.

5. How old is Rukmani when she marries Nathan?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. One night, Rukmani awakens to hear footsteps in her house. Who does Rukmani fear is in her house?

2. Which of Rukmani's children is the most stubborn?

3. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?

4. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?

5. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?

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