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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 a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
(a) Ira.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Rukmani.
(d) Kali.

2. What does Rukmani find while tending her small garden?
(a) A cobra.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A spider.
(d) A rat.

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

4. How many nights does the monsoon last?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

5. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?
(a) Carrying water.
(b) Reading.
(c) Working in the fields.
(d) Laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables to Biswas instead of to Old Granny?

2. What is the village doctor's name?

3. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?

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

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

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