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

2. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Bamboo shoots.
(b) Coconut fronds.
(c) Dried wheat shafts.
(d) Rice leaves.

3. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Kali.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Biswas.

4. How does Old Granny make her living?
(a) Selling peanuts.
(b) Harvesting wheat.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Selling goat's milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

4. 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?

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

(see the answer key)

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