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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. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?
(a) The midwife never shows up.
(b) Rukmani is the woman's best friend.
(c) Rukmani is preparing a celebratory feast.
(d) Rukmani is asked to stay.

2. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Kali.
(d) Rukmani.

3. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Tired.
(b) Clever.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Lazy.

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

5. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Kali.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?

2. How many nights does the monsoon last?

3. Which of Rukmani's sons always has a book or two nearby and has learned to read and write to a far greater level that what his mother taught him?

4. As Rukmani's family is waiting for the next harvest, even the fish becomes depleted. What does Rukmani do to feed her family?

5. How does Old Granny make her living?

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