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

2. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?
(a) Laugh about Rukmani's earlier exploits.
(b) Visit with the neighbors.
(c) Complain about Rukmani's living conditions.
(d) Visit the temple to pray.

3. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Kali.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Biswas.

4. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Fifteen hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

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

3. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?

4. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

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

(see the answer key)

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