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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rukmani do when she finds the creature in her garden?
(a) She kills it.
(b) She writes about it.
(c) She touches it.
(d) She feeds it.

2. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?
(a) A pumpkin.
(b) A kiwi.
(c) An orange.
(d) A mango.

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) Long life and happiness.
(b) Happiness and good fortune.
(c) Wealth and long life.
(d) Good fortune and many children.

4. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Ten months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Twelve weeks.

5. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?
(a) It is a two-room, mud hut.
(b) It is a straw lean-to.
(c) It is a two-room, brick house.
(d) It is a four-bedroom house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?

2. How does Old Granny make her living?

3. Rukmani and two other women take turns helping Kunthi. Why?

4. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?

5. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

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