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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. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.
(b) Nathan lives in the same town.
(c) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.
(d) Nathan requires no dowry.

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

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) Kali.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Ira.

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

5. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?
(a) A graveyard.
(b) A temple.
(c) A tannery.
(d) An inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nathan do ten days after the birth of his son?

2. How many older sisters does Rukmani have?

3. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?

4. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?

5. Who is the moneylender?

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