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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. 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?
(a) 36.
(b) 24.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

2. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Rice leaves.
(b) Dried wheat shafts.
(c) Bamboo shoots.
(d) Coconut fronds.

3. 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) Kali.
(b) Ira.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Rukmani.

4. How old is Ira when she is given in marriage?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twenty.

5. What does Kenny recommend that Nathan needs to eat when he is ill in order to regain his strength?
(a) Butter and rice.
(b) Rice and vegetables.
(c) Milk and vegetables.
(d) Wheat and barley.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Arjun and Thambi leave for Ceylon, what is Rukmani afraid of?

2. Who comes to the farm to collect the rent?

3. Ira and Sacrabani stay behind in the village. Who will they live with?

4. After the monsoon, what does the family gather when they drain the rice terraces?

5. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?

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