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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are some people surprised when they look at Nathan and Rukmani's daughter?
(a) She is bald.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She has one arm.
(d) She is ugly.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village?
(a) He is going to the city to buy new rice seed.
(b) He is going to attend a relative's funeral.
(c) He is searching for Arjun.
(d) He is searching for a new husband for Ira.

3. Which of Rukmani's sons actually dies from starvation?
(a) Arjun.
(b) Kuti.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Thambi.

4. Where is Rukmani when she meets the other women?
(a) In the village.
(b) In her home.
(c) At the brook.
(d) In the fields.

5. 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) Biswas pays more for her vegetables.
(c) Old Granny complains about the quality of the vegetables.
(d) Biswas's family is starving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Kenny returned to the village?

2. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?

3. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?

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

5. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?

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