3. Why does Ira's husband refuse to take her back?
(a) She is still barren.
(b) He feels like he failed her.
(c) He no longer loves her.
(d) He has taken a new wife.

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

5. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) Her arms won't properly develop.
(b) She will get into far too much trouble.
(c) Her legs will bend in.
(d) Her balance won't properly develop.

6. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) The village doctor.
(b) The temple priest.
(c) Rukmani's older sisters.
(d) The tribal chief.

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

8. After the monsoon, what does the family gather when they drain the rice terraces?
(a) Worms.
(b) Fish.
(c) Fresh soil.
(d) Leaves for the roof repairs.

9. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?
(a) When Nathan needs to visit the doctor.
(b) When Nathan has business to conduct.
(c) When there is no work to do on the farm.
(d) When Rukmani asks him to come with her.

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

11. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?
(a) There is no rice in the land.
(b) The store owners refuse to sell to them.
(c) The stores and shops are all closed.
(d) They don't bring enough money with them.

12. Why do the village women think Kunthi is quieter and more reserved than the rest of the women?
(a) Kunthi married beneath her.
(b) Kunthi is ashamed of her husband.
(c) Kunthi misses her family.
(d) Kunthi doesn't approve of the other women.

13. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?
(a) They receive longer breaks.
(b) They lose their jobs.
(c) They receive higher wages.
(d) They are promoted.

14. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?
(a) Kunthi refuses to care for her children.
(b) Kunthi is lame and cannot walk.
(c) Kunthi is near the end of her pregnancy and unable to do anything for herself.
(d) Kunthi is quite ill.

15. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?
(a) The give their wages to Rukmani.
(b) They spend it in the local tavern.
(c) They waste it gambling.
(d) They save their wages for Ira's dowry.