Nectar in a Sieve Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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 A

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Biswas.
(d) Kali.

3. How does Old Granny make her living?
(a) Selling peanuts.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Harvesting wheat.
(d) Selling goat's milk.

4. How long is Rukmani in the Nathan's village before finally meeting some of the other women?
(a) One week.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Fifteen days.

5. How does Nathan characterize Rukmani?
(a) Tired.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Clever.
(d) Ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

2. Why does Rukmani go into the village once or twice a week?

3. Why is Rukmani's mother upset with the choice of Nathan as Rukmani's husband?

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

5. Why does Rukmani stay until her friend's baby is delivered?

(see the answer key)

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