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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. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.
(b) Tells the villagers to go home.
(c) Invites them to work.
(d) Requests food and drink for his men.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?
(a) He hires Nathan as an assistant.
(b) He builds a house in the village.
(c) He visits Rukmani's home.
(d) He delivers a baby by Caesarean section.

3. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Rukki.
(b) Irawaddy.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Nathina.

4. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?
(a) Moving back to the city.
(b) Ira's upcoming wedding.
(c) Nathan being with her.
(d) Seeing her new grandchildren.

5. After the monsoon, what does the family gather when they drain the rice terraces?
(a) Fish.
(b) Leaves for the roof repairs.
(c) Fresh soil.
(d) Worms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?

2. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?

3. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?

4. How much money is in Ira's dowry?

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

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