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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 does Rukmani address Nathan?
(a) She calls him "Master."
(b) She calls him "Sir."
(c) She calls him "Nathan."
(d) She calls him "Husband."

2. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) One week.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Fifteen days.

3. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?
(a) Cobras are territorial and now many more will come to the garden.
(b) Kali belives that killed cobras are reincarnated as evil people.
(c) Kali believes that cobras are sacred.
(d) Cobras are good luck.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?

4. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?

5. Who is the moneylender?

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