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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. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
(a) Wealth and long life.
(b) Happiness and good fortune.
(c) Long life and happiness.
(d) Good fortune and many children.

2. How does Old Granny make her living?
(a) Selling goat's milk.
(b) Selling peanuts.
(c) Harvesting wheat.
(d) Prostitution.

3. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Three years.
(b) Twelve weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten months.

4. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her teacher.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her brother.

5. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?
(a) Ira is not a good enough housekeeper.
(b) Ira is too learned.
(c) Ira is barren.
(d) Ira is too strong-willed.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the waters rise from the monsoon rains, what does Nathan admit to his family?

2. What nickname does Nathan call Rukmani?

3. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?

4. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?

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

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