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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the waters rise from the monsoon rains, what does Nathan admit to his family?
(a) The new crops were not planted before the rains came.
(b) The large amounts of rain will ensure a great crop.
(c) There will not be enough to eat for the coming year.
(d) The hut will not survive until monsoon season ends.

2. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables to Biswas instead of to Old Granny?
(a) Biswas pays more for her vegetables.
(b) Old Granny complains about the quality of the vegetables.
(c) Old Granny doesn't buy enough to be a stable income source.
(d) Biswas's family is starving.

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

4. How old is Rukmani when she marries Nathan?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eighteen.

5. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Three years.
(b) Twelve weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?

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

4. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?

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

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