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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 does Rukmani do when she finds the creature in her garden?
(a) She touches it.
(b) She kills it.
(c) She feeds it.
(d) She writes about it.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?

4. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?

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

(see the answer key)

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