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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 nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?
(a) Dear one.
(b) Wife.
(c) Ruku.
(d) Mani.

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

3. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her teacher.
(d) Her brother.

4. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?
(a) She is ugly.
(b) She is bald.
(c) She has one arm.
(d) She is beautiful.

5. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Ira.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

Short Answer Questions

1. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?

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

3. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?

4. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?

5. When Rukmani becomes sick as she leaves her parents' home, what is her new husband's reaction?

(see the answer key)

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