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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. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?
(a) Laugh about Rukmani's earlier exploits.
(b) Visit with the neighbors.
(c) Visit the temple to pray.
(d) Complain about Rukmani's living conditions.

2. Why do the village women think Kunthi is quieter and more reserved than the rest of the women?
(a) Kunthi misses her family.
(b) Kunthi is ashamed of her husband.
(c) Kunthi married beneath her.
(d) Kunthi doesn't approve of the other women.

3. What do Nathan's sons do on their one day off from the tannery each week?
(a) They travel to the nearby village to see their friends.
(b) They spend their time in the local tavern.
(c) They help their mother with household chores.
(d) They work with Nathan in the fields.

4. Shortly after Sacrabani's birth, something happens to Nathan for the first time. What is it?
(a) Nathan works at the tannery.
(b) Nathan quits farming.
(c) Nathan falls ill.
(d) Nathan leaves Rukmani.

5. Why does Ira's husband refuse to take her back?
(a) He feels like he failed her.
(b) She is still barren.
(c) He has taken a new wife.
(d) He no longer loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?

2. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?

3. As the waters rise from the monsoon rains, what does Nathan admit to his family?

4. Who does Rukmani try to sell her clothing to in order to raise enough money for rent?

5. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?

(see the answer key)

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