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

2. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?
(a) She knows that Nathan is beneath them.
(b) She does not want to let Rukmani go.
(c) She feels Nathan is an angry man.
(d) She feels Rukmani is too young for marriage.

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

4. 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.

5. How much money is in Ira's dowry?
(a) One hundred rupees.
(b) One thousand rupees.
(c) Three hundred rupees.
(d) Fifty rupees.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?

4. Why do the village women think Kunthi is quieter and more reserved than the rest of the women?

5. 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?

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