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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. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.
(b) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(c) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(d) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.

2. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?
(a) Kunthi is quite ill.
(b) Kunthi is lame and cannot walk.
(c) Kunthi refuses to care for her children.
(d) Kunthi is near the end of her pregnancy and unable to do anything for herself.

3. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her husband.

4. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Nathina.
(c) Rukki.
(d) Irawaddy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

2. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?

3. What is the village doctor's name?

4. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

5. When Rukmani becomes sick as she leaves her parents' home, what is her new husband's reaction?

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