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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 go into the village once or twice a week?
(a) To shop.
(b) To meet the other women.
(c) To sell their rice.
(d) To work.

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

3. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?
(a) A graveyard.
(b) A tannery.
(c) An inn.
(d) A temple.

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

5. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Kali.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Biswas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?

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

4. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

5. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?

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