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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. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) Fifteen days.
(d) Three days.

2. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?
(a) In the fields.
(b) In her home.
(c) In the village.
(d) At the brook.

3. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Kali.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Kunthi.

4. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) The temple priest.
(b) The village doctor.
(c) The tribal chief.
(d) Rukmani's older sisters.

5. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?
(a) Kunthi is quite ill.
(b) Kunthi is lame and cannot walk.
(c) Kunthi is near the end of her pregnancy and unable to do anything for herself.
(d) Kunthi refuses to care for her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?

2. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?

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

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

5. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

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