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

2. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?
(a) It is a four-bedroom house.
(b) It is a two-room, mud hut.
(c) It is a two-room, brick house.
(d) It is a straw lean-to.

3. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?
(a) Kali.
(b) Huntheri.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Janaki.

4. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan lives in the same town.
(b) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.
(c) Nathan requires no dowry.
(d) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.

5. What does Rukmani find while tending her small garden?
(a) A cobra.
(b) A spider.
(c) A rat.
(d) A rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?

2. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

3. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?

4. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

5. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?

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