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

2. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kali.
(d) Biswas.

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

4. Upon her return to Nathan's village, where will Rukmani live?
(a) She will live with Selvam and Ira.
(b) She will live by herself.
(c) She will live with Kunthi.
(d) She will live on their old land.

5. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) Fifteen hours.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?

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

4. What role do Rukmani's sons play in the tannery trouble?

5. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?

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