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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Coconut fronds.
(b) Bamboo shoots.
(c) Dried wheat shafts.
(d) Rice leaves.

2. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Three years.
(b) Twelve weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten months.

3. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kali.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kunthi.

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 goes for long walks.
(c) She visits with Kunthi.
(d) She teaches the neighborhood children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?

2. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

3. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?

4. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?

5. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?

(see the answer key)

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