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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. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Sivaji.
(d) Biswas.

2. 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 held in high regard in the village.
(c) They are building a bigger house.
(d) They have enough to eat.

3. Why has Kenny returned to the village?
(a) To build a house for himself.
(b) To build a hospital.
(c) To marry Rukmani.
(d) To care for the tannery employees.

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

5. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Kali.
(b) Ira.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Kunthi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are among the first to work in the tannery?

2. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?

3. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?

4. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?

5. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?

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