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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?
(a) He is searching for a new husband for Ira.
(b) He is going to the city to buy new rice seed.
(c) He is going to attend a relative's funeral.
(d) He is searching for Arjun.

2. What is Deepavali?
(a) The anniversary of the tannery's opening.
(b) The temple's most holy day.
(c) The celebration of the village's settlement.
(d) The Festival of Lights.

3. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?
(a) One hundred miles.
(b) Three days.
(c) Seventy kilometers.
(d) Two weeks.

4. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kali.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Janaki.

5. Which of Rukmani's sons always has a book or two nearby and has learned to read and write to a far greater level that what his mother taught him?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Irawaddy.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Thambi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ira's husband refuse to take her back?

2. Why do some of the villagers not trust the doctor?

3. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?

4. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

5. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

(see the answer key)

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