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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. When the doctor returns to the house, what do Rukmani and Nathan find surprising?
(a) The doctor cannot write.
(b) The doctor is very young.
(c) The doctor is very old.
(d) The doctor is a woman.

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

3. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 4 ollocks.
(b) 6 ollocks.
(c) 10 ollocks.
(d) 20 ollocks.

4. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?
(a) Kali belives that killed cobras are reincarnated as evil people.
(b) Cobras are good luck.
(c) Cobras are territorial and now many more will come to the garden.
(d) Kali believes that cobras are sacred.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month is Ira married?

2. Why does Rukmani take Ira to see Kenny?

3. Which of Rukmani's sons is killed at the beginning of Chapter 15?

4. Even though Rukmani has to sell her vegetables in the village, the family is still grateful. Why?

5. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?

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