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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Ira.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kali.
(d) Kunthi.

2. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 20 ollocks.
(b) 10 ollocks.
(c) 6 ollocks.
(d) 4 ollocks.

3. What does Ira wear on her wedding day?
(a) Rukmani's purple sari.
(b) A strand of mango leaves.
(c) A red flower lei.
(d) Rukmani's red sari.

4. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Twelve weeks.

5. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?
(a) The other villages require his services as well.
(b) He works for the government.
(c) His family needs him.
(d) He cannot stand the poverty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?

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

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

5. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?

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