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. Why does Rukmani begin selling her vegetables to Biswas instead of to Old Granny?
(a) Old Granny doesn't buy enough to be a stable income source.
(b) Old Granny complains about the quality of the vegetables.
(c) Biswas's family is starving.
(d) Biswas pays more for her vegetables.

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

3. What name do Rukmani and Nathan give to their son?
(a) Biswas.
(b) Kennington.
(c) Nathanson.
(d) Arjun.

4. What does Rukmani set aside at the end of every month?
(a) Some thread for Ira's wedding sari.
(b) Some rice to sell in the village.
(c) Some new writings to sell when money gets tight.
(d) Some money for Ira's dowry.

5. Ira's husband wants to divorce Ira. Why?
(a) Ira is not a good enough housekeeper.
(b) Ira is too learned.
(c) Ira is barren.
(d) Ira is too strong-willed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money is in Ira's dowry?

2. Who are among the first to work in the tannery?

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

4. Why do Janaki and her husband leave the village?

5. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?

(see the answer key)

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