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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. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?
(a) Kali belives that killed cobras are reincarnated as evil people.
(b) Cobras are territorial and now many more will come to the garden.
(c) Kali believes that cobras are sacred.
(d) Cobras are good luck.

2. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?
(a) Visit the temple to pray.
(b) Complain about Rukmani's living conditions.
(c) Laugh about Rukmani's earlier exploits.
(d) Visit with the neighbors.

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

4. What is the village doctor's name?
(a) Archibold.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Indira.
(d) Kennington.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?
(a) He delivers a baby by Caesarean section.
(b) He hires Nathan as an assistant.
(c) He visits Rukmani's home.
(d) He builds a house in the village.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Old Granny make her living?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?

3. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?

4. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?

5. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?

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