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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. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.
(b) Invites them to work.
(c) Requests food and drink for his men.
(d) Tells the villagers to go home.

2. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Tired.
(c) Clever.
(d) Lazy.

3. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) Her balance won't properly develop.
(b) Her arms won't properly develop.
(c) She will get into far too much trouble.
(d) Her legs will bend in.

4. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?
(a) An orange.
(b) A kiwi.
(c) A mango.
(d) A pumpkin.

5. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?
(a) Nathanson.
(b) Arjun.
(c) Kennington.
(d) Biswas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?

3. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?

4. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?

5. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?

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