Nectar in a Sieve Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Nectar in a Sieve Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 21, 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?
(a) They receive longer breaks.
(b) They lose their jobs.
(c) They are promoted.
(d) They receive higher wages.

2. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?
(a) A temple.
(b) An inn.
(c) A graveyard.
(d) A tannery.

3. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?
(a) They waste it gambling.
(b) They save their wages for Ira's dowry.
(c) The give their wages to Rukmani.
(d) They spend it in the local tavern.

4. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?
(a) She sneaks into the village when her parents are in the fields.
(b) She is confused, but doesn't complain.
(c) She understands, but refuses to listen.
(d) She complains to her parents, but stays near the hut.

5. During the construction of the hospital, what becomes Kenny's most frequent saying?
(a) I will find a way.
(b) The hospital will be a blessing. You'll see.
(c) Selvam is a wonderful help to me.
(d) It will be done soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Old Granny die from?

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

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

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

5. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?

(see the answer key)

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