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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 far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?
(a) One hundred miles.
(b) Three days.
(c) Seventy kilometers.
(d) Two weeks.

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

3. What does Nathan do ten days after the birth of his son?
(a) Offers sacrifices to the fertility gods.
(b) Baptizes his son.
(c) Holds a celebratory feast.
(d) Has the child circumsized.

4. 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 rice to sell in the village.
(d) Some money for Ira's dowry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?

2. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables to Biswas instead of to Old Granny?

3. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?

4. What is the village doctor's name?

5. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?

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