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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. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?
(a) They are getting wealthy off of the vegetable sales.
(b) They are building a bigger house.
(c) They are held in high regard in the village.
(d) They have enough to eat.

2. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?
(a) Reading.
(b) Carrying water.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Working in the fields.

3. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?
(a) Some thread for Ira's wedding sari.
(b) Some money for Ira's dowry.
(c) Some new writings to sell when money gets tight.
(d) Some rice to sell in the village.

4. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?
(a) An inn.
(b) A tannery.
(c) A graveyard.
(d) A temple.

5. How old is Rukmani when she marries Nathan?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eighteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?

2. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

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

4. While the local shops struggle, one business flourishes. Which business is doing just fine?

5. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?

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