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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?
(a) Huntheri.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kali.
(d) Kunthi.

2. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?
(a) Nathan is a member of the ruling class.
(b) Rukmani is in love with Nathan.
(c) Nathan lives in the same town.
(d) Nathan requires no dowry.

3. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Tired.
(b) Clever.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Lazy.

4. After her mother dies, the doctor asks Rukmani what is wrong. What does Rukmani reveal to the doctor?
(a) That she has no sons.
(b) That her mother's death could have been prevented.
(c) That she has been ill.
(d) That her marriage is in trouble.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?
(a) He builds a house in the village.
(b) He visits Rukmani's home.
(c) He delivers a baby by Caesarean section.
(d) He hires Nathan as an assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?

2. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?

3. How long does Ira's marriage last?

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

5. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?

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