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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 do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Nathina.
(c) Irawaddy.
(d) Rukki.

2. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?
(a) She feels Nathan is an angry man.
(b) She knows that Nathan is beneath them.
(c) She does not want to let Rukmani go.
(d) She feels Rukmani is too young for marriage.

3. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Tired.
(c) Clever.
(d) Lazy.

4. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?
(a) She has one arm.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is ugly.
(d) She is bald.

5. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
(a) Wealth and long life.
(b) Long life and happiness.
(c) Good fortune and many children.
(d) Happiness and good fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

2. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

3. Why does Rukmani go into the village once or twice a week?

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

5. How does Old Granny make her living?

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