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

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

3. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(b) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(c) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.
(d) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.

4. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) The tribal chief.
(b) Rukmani's older sisters.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) The temple priest.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?

3. In what month is Ira married?

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

5. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

(see the answer key)

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