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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 Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?
(a) Some money for Ira's dowry.
(b) Some rice to sell in the village.
(c) Some thread for Ira's wedding sari.
(d) Some new writings to sell when money gets tight.

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

3. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) A kiwi.
(c) An orange.
(d) A mango.

4. How does Rukmani address Nathan?
(a) She calls him "Husband."
(b) She calls him "Master."
(c) She calls him "Sir."
(d) She calls him "Nathan."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?

2. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?

3. What does Rukmani do when she finds the creature in her garden?

4. 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?

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

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