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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty.

2. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) One day.
(b) Four hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) Fifteen hours.

3. Who does Rukmani actually find in the house?
(a) Ira.
(b) Kali.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kunthi.

4. What is Deepavali?
(a) The celebration of the village's settlement.
(b) The Festival of Lights.
(c) The anniversary of the tannery's opening.
(d) The temple's most holy day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?

2. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?

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

4. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?

5. In spite of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ira's son, what ceremony does Nathan hold ten days after the child's birth?

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