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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 hut will not survive until monsoon season ends.
(b) The new crops were not planted before the rains came.
(c) The large amounts of rain will ensure a great crop.
(d) There will not be enough to eat for the coming year.

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

3. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?
(a) She lost a child before their son was born.
(b) She is working in the village to earn extra money.
(c) She is seeing Kenny for fertility treatments.
(d) She is seeing Kenny romantically.

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

5. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?
(a) Kali.
(b) Old Granny.
(c) Kenny.
(d) Kunthi.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?

2. How many nights does the monsoon last?

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

4. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?

5. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

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