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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. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?
(a) Cobras are good luck.
(b) Kali belives that killed cobras are reincarnated as evil people.
(c) Cobras are territorial and now many more will come to the garden.
(d) Kali believes that cobras are sacred.

2. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?
(a) The midwife never shows up.
(b) Rukmani is preparing a celebratory feast.
(c) Rukmani is the woman's best friend.
(d) Rukmani is asked to stay.

3. When the bullock drops Rukmani and Nathan off in the city, how far are they from Koil Road?
(a) Fifteen miles.
(b) One mile.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) Three miles.

4. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?
(a) She writes.
(b) She visits with Kunthi.
(c) She teaches the neighborhood children.
(d) She goes for long walks.

5. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) Fifteen days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?

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

3. When Rukmani becomes sick as she leaves her parents' home, what is her new husband's reaction?

4. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?

5. Before identifying the intruder in her house, what does Rukmani do?

(see the answer key)

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