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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 28, 29 and 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Rukmani and Nathan share their rice with at the temple?
(a) Sacrabani.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Ammu.
(d) Puli.

2. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?
(a) Cobras are good luck.
(b) Kali believes that cobras are sacred.
(c) Kali belives that killed cobras are reincarnated as evil people.
(d) Cobras are territorial and now many more will come to the garden.

3. What does Rukmani tell her family regarding Nathan's death?
(a) He was alone when he died.
(b) He died cold and wet.
(c) His death was a gentle passing.
(d) She could not save him.

4. Chapter 18 opens with Rukmani going into town to sell some of her vegetables. Who does she now refuse to sell to?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Old Granny.
(d) Janaki.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What affliction is Ira's son born with?

2. After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from?

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

4. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?

5. When Rukmani becomes sick as she leaves her parents' home, what is her new husband's reaction?

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