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

2. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?
(a) The temple priest.
(b) The tribal chief.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) Rukmani's older sisters.

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

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

5. 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?
(a) She writes.
(b) She goes for long walks.
(c) She teaches the neighborhood children.
(d) She visits with Kunthi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the village doctor's name?

2. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?

3. Who is the moneylender?

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

5. How does Rukmani address Nathan?

(see the answer key)

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