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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Rukmani's children is the most stubborn?
(a) Selvam.
(b) Thambi.
(c) Arjun.
(d) Ira.

2. When Rukmani goes to the river to wash Ira's garment, what does she find in the garment's folds?
(a) A rupee.
(b) A bundle of rice.
(c) A coconut frond.
(d) A writing tablet.

3. What do Rukmani and her mother do whenever Rukmani travels back to her childhood home?
(a) Visit with the neighbors.
(b) Complain about Rukmani's living conditions.
(c) Laugh about Rukmani's earlier exploits.
(d) Visit the temple to pray.

4. Who is Puli?
(a) The social worker who gives them shelter.
(b) The doctor that their son works for.
(c) The priest at the temple.
(d) The boy who leads the couple to their son's home.

5. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?
(a) A garland.
(b) A bundle of rice.
(c) A new hat.
(d) A new shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?

2. Why do Rukmani's parents arrange her marriage to Nathan?

3. What fruit does Rukmani first grow that earns Nathan's praise?

4. When they reach the doctor's house where their son works, what are Rukmani and Nathan told by the servants?

5. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?

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