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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. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?
(a) Rukmani is preparing a celebratory feast.
(b) The midwife never shows up.
(c) Rukmani is the woman's best friend.
(d) Rukmani is asked to stay.

2. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?
(a) She is seeing Kenny romantically.
(b) She is seeing Kenny for fertility treatments.
(c) She is working in the village to earn extra money.
(d) She lost a child before their son was born.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) He is leaving the village.
(b) His brother has been killed.
(c) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(d) He is getting married.

4. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A scared little girl.
(b) A village girl.
(c) An ignorant woman.
(d) A backward child.

5. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?

2. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?

3. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?

4. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

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

(see the answer key)

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