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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?
(a) Some thread for Ira's wedding sari.
(b) Some new writings to sell when money gets tight.
(c) Some money for Ira's dowry.
(d) Some rice to sell in the village.

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

5. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the moneylender?

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

3. How old is Rukmani when she marries Nathan?

4. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?

5. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

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