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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 away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) One day.
(b) Fifteen hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four hours.

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

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

4. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A village girl.
(b) A scared little girl.
(c) A backward child.
(d) An ignorant woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

2. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?

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

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

5. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?

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