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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rukmani take Ira to see Kenny?
(a) For a high fever.
(b) For allergic reactions.
(c) For fertility treatments.
(d) For depression.

2. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Nathanson.
(d) Kennington.

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

4. What does Rukmani talk Nathan out of selling?
(a) Their pots and pans.
(b) The next season's seed.
(c) Their bullocks.
(d) Their wedding clothes.

5. Rukmani is keeping a secret from her husband. What is her secret?
(a) She is seeing Kenny romantically.
(b) She lost a child before their son was born.
(c) She is seeing Kenny for fertility treatments.
(d) She is working in the village to earn extra money.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Arjun and Thambi leave for Ceylon, what is Rukmani afraid of?

2. In order to pay their rent, what is Rukmani forced to sell?

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

4. When the two women meet in the village late one night, what does Kunthi accuse Rukmani of?

5. What does Rukmani use for the first time at the doctor's house?

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