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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. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Irawaddy.
(c) Rukki.
(d) Nathina.

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

3. Nathan hangs a garland of mango leaves across the doorway to welcome Rukmani to her new house. What do the mango leaves symbolize?
(a) Wealth and long life.
(b) Good fortune and many children.
(c) Long life and happiness.
(d) Happiness and good fortune.

4. How old is Rukmani's daughter when her first son is finally born?
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

5. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Fifteen days.
(c) One week.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?

2. When Rukmani begins taking better care of herself and leaving more of the farming work to Nathan, what does she do in her spare time?

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

4. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables to Biswas instead of to Old Granny?

5. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?

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