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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rukmani goes to Kenny's house to visit with him in Chapter 18, what news does Rukmani learn?

2. After the conversation with Biswas in the village, what does Rukmani buy for Kenny?

3. What does Rukmani use for the first time at the doctor's house?

4. Which of Rukmani's children is most in danger of dying from starvation?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 17, Nathan and Rukmani harvest their crop. What kind of harvest do they have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Old Granny and Biswas are both customers of Rukmani's. Compare and contrast Old Granny and Biswas in terms of their ability to pay, relationship to Rukmani, and standing in the village community.

Essay Topic 2

The opening of the tannery impacts life in the village in many ways, both positive and negative.

a. Describe three positive and three negative impacts the tannery has on the village.

b. Describe three impacts the tannery has personally on Rukmani.

c. In Rukmani's opinion, what is the biggest positive consequence of the tannery's opening?

d. In Rukmani's opinion, what is the biggest negative consequence of the tannery's opening?

e. Do you agree with Rukmani's opinions (your answers to c & d)? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The book summary describes this story as the story of a woman "whose life was a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loved."

a. Do you agree or disagree with that description? Why or why not?

b. Give three examples of how Rukmani's life was gallant.

c. What, in your opinion, gives Rukmani the strength to get up and face each day no matter what the circumstances are?

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