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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. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?
(a) He builds a house in the village.
(b) He hires Nathan as an assistant.
(c) He delivers a baby by Caesarean section.
(d) He visits Rukmani's home.

2. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?
(a) He will no longer be practicing medicine.
(b) He is a grandfather.
(c) His wife has left him.
(d) He will be staying in the village for good.

3. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Five weeks.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

4. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?
(a) Kenny.
(b) Kali.
(c) Old Granny.
(d) Kunthi.

5. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Rukmani.
(c) Kali.
(d) Ira.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do some of the villagers not trust the doctor?

2. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?

3. One night, Rukmani awakens to hear footsteps in her house. Who does Rukmani fear is in her house?

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

5. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

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