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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her teacher.

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

3. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?
(a) Kali's child.
(b) Biswas's child.
(c) Kunthi's child.
(d) Janaki's child.

4. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?
(a) They are building a bigger house.
(b) They are getting wealthy off of the vegetable sales.
(c) They have enough to eat.
(d) They are held in high regard in the village.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

2. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

3. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?

4. When Rukmani becomes sick as she leaves her parents' home, what is her new husband's reaction?

5. What is Rukmani doing when she first meets the other women in Nathan's village?

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