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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 her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?
(a) That she has been ill.
(b) That she has no sons.
(c) That her marriage is in trouble.
(d) That her mother's death could have been prevented.

2. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Requests food and drink for his men.
(b) Invites them to work.
(c) Tells the villagers to go home.
(d) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.

3. How old is Rukmani's daughter when her first son is finally born?
(a) Ten.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?

2. After the monsoon, what does the family gather when they drain the rice terraces?

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. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?

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

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