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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. How does Rukmani address Nathan?
(a) She calls him "Master."
(b) She calls him "Nathan."
(c) She calls him "Husband."
(d) She calls him "Sir."

2. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?
(a) Mani.
(b) Dear one.
(c) Ruku.
(d) Wife.

3. Who is the moneylender?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Hanuman.
(d) Kali.

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

5. When Arjun and Thambi leave for Ceylon, what is Rukmani afraid of?
(a) The working conditions they will see.
(b) The perils they will face on their journey.
(c) Never seeing her sons again.
(d) That they will marry without her blessing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kenny recommend that Nathan needs to eat when he is ill in order to regain his strength?

2. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?

3. During the same visit with Kenny at his house, what news does Rukmani share with Kenny?

4. On their first night in the city, what happens while Rukmani and Nathan are eating their dinner?

5. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

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