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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. Who, besides his mother, accepts Sacrabani unconditionally?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Ira.
(d) Rukmani.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) His brother has been killed.
(b) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(c) He is leaving the village.
(d) He is getting married.

3. Where is Old Granny's body found?
(a) In the temple.
(b) In the street.
(c) In the rice paddy.
(d) In her home.

4. How long does it actually take to complete the hospital?
(a) Twenty-nine months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Seven years.

5. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
(a) Rukmani.
(b) Ira.
(c) Kali.
(d) Janaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 23, Sivaji returns to the farm. What news does he bring to Nathan and Rukmani?

2. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?

3. Shortly after Sacrabani's birth, something happens to Nathan for the first time. What is it?

4. Who believes that most of the troubles at the tannery--and indeed in the world--are a result of the education learned through books?

5. Who helps Selvam obtain his new position?

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