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

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

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

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

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

2. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

3. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?

4. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?

5. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

(see the answer key)

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