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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. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) Two days.
(b) Fifteen hours.
(c) One day.
(d) Four hours.

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

3. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kali.

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

5. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?
(a) Kunthi is near the end of her pregnancy and unable to do anything for herself.
(b) Kunthi is quite ill.
(c) Kunthi is lame and cannot walk.
(d) Kunthi refuses to care for her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rukmani find while tending her small garden?

2. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

3. 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?

4. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?

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

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