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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As the story opens, what is Rukmani dreaming of?
(a) Moving back to the city.
(b) Seeing her new grandchildren.
(c) Ira's upcoming wedding.
(d) Nathan being with her.

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

4. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Sixteen.

5. How does Old Granny make her living?
(a) Harvesting wheat.
(b) Selling peanuts.
(c) Selling goat's milk.
(d) Prostitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the monsoon, what does the family gather when they drain the rice terraces?

2. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?

3. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?

4. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

5. How old is Rukmani when she marries Nathan?

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