Nectar in a Sieve Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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 | Eight Week Quiz D

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?
(a) They don't bring enough money with them.
(b) There is no rice in the land.
(c) The store owners refuse to sell to them.
(d) The stores and shops are all closed.

2. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two weeks.

3. After the marriage, Rukmani sees her new home. What is it like?
(a) It is a two-room, mud hut.
(b) It is a four-bedroom house.
(c) It is a two-room, brick house.
(d) It is a straw lean-to.

4. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?
(a) She will get into far too much trouble.
(b) Her legs will bend in.
(c) Her arms won't properly develop.
(d) Her balance won't properly develop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Kenny do for the first time?

2. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

3. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?

4. Why does Ira's husband refuse to take her back?

5. When Rukmani's mother is on her deathbed, who does her father send for?

(see the answer key)

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