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Nectar in a Sieve | Quiz

Kamala Purnaiya Taylor
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Nectar in a Sieve | Quiz

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1)

How much money is in Ira's dowry? (from Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7)

Fifty rupees.
One thousand rupees.
Three hundred rupees.
One hundred rupees.
2)

In celebration of almost having enough money to return to the village, what does Rukmani buy in the city for both Puli and for her grandson? (from Part 2, Chapters 28, 29 and 30)

New shirts.
Dum-dum carts.
Fried potatoes.
New blocks.
3)

Who are among the first to work in the tannery? (from Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11)

Kunthi's two eldest sons.
Rukmani's two eldest sons.
Kali's two eldest sons.
Janaki's two eldest sons.
4)

Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed? (from Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7)

They don't bring enough money with them.
There is no rice in the land.
The store owners refuse to sell to them.
The stores and shops are all closed.
5)

When the two women meet in the village late one night, what does Kunthi accuse Rukmani of? (from Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11)

Flirting with Kunthi's husband.
Stealing from the white men.
Having an affair with Kennington.
Not being a proper wife.
6)

Who comes to the farm to collect the rent? (from Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14)

Biswas.
Sivaji.
Kunthi.
Janaki.
7)

When Rukmani and Nathan have almost earned enough money to return home, what does Rukmani buy from the vendor in celebration? (from Part 2, Chapters 28, 29 and 30)

Extra rice.
Sugar whirls.
Plantains.
Fried pancakes.
8)

When she finally earns enough money to return to Nathan's village, who accompanies Rukmani on her return? (from Part 2, Chapters 28, 29 and 30)

The temple priest.
Biswas.
Puli.
Ammu.
9)

Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time? (from Part 1, Chapter 12)

He works for the government.
His family needs him.
The other villages require his services as well.
He cannot stand the poverty.
10)

Why do Janaki and her husband leave the village? (from Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11)

They are evicted by their landlord.
Her husband is opening a new shop in a neighboring village.
Her husband's shop is forced to close.
They are going to care for Janaki's ill father.
11)

During the construction of the hospital, what becomes Kenny's most frequent saying? (from Part 1, Chapters 21, 22 and 23)

The hospital will be a blessing. You'll see.
Selvam is a wonderful help to me.
It will be done soon.
I will find a way.
12)

As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it? (from Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14)

10 ollocks.
4 ollocks.
20 ollocks.
6 ollocks.
13)

At the beginning of Chapter 11, why does Nathan leave the village? (from Part 1, Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11)

He is going to the city to buy new rice seed.
He is going to attend a relative's funeral.
He is searching for a new husband for Ira.
He is searching for Arjun.
14)

What does Rukmani use for the first time at the doctor's house? (from Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25)

A latrine.
A lamp.
A telephone.
An electric stove.
15)

After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from? (from Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7)

Hanuman.
Janaki.
Kunthi.
Biswas.
16)

In spite of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ira's son, what ceremony does Nathan hold ten days after the child's birth? (from Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20)

The naming ceremony.
The Feast of Plenty ceremony.
The circumcision ceremony.
The baptismal ceremony.
17)

When the doctor returns to the house, what do Rukmani and Nathan find surprising? (from Part 2, Chapters 24 and 25)

The doctor is a woman.
The doctor cannot write.
The doctor is very young.
The doctor is very old.
18)

Why does Rukmani feel some relief when her son finally dies of starvation? (from Part 1, Chapters 15, 16 and 17)

Nathan will no longer blame her for their son's condition.
Ira can now sleep in her brother's bed, instead of on the floor.
His struggle is now over and he is at peace.
She no longer has to care for the sick child.
19)

Nathan and Rukmani's guide tells them of a better way to earn money in the city. Where does he tell them to go? (from Part 2, Chapters 26 and 27)

To the Collector's house.
To the stone quarry.
To the neighboring city.
To the inn.
20)

Where is Nathan when he dies? (from Part 2, Chapters 28, 29 and 30)

On the side of the road.
In the temple.
In his village.
On an oxen cart.
21)

Who helps Selvam obtain his new position? (from Part 1, Chapter 12)

Biswas.
Arjun.
Kunthi.
Kenny.
22)

During the same visit with Kenny at his house, what news does Rukmani share with Kenny? (from Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20)

Ira is pregnant.
Her family is starving.
She is pregnant.
Nathan has left her.
23)

What does Rukmani talk Nathan out of selling? (from Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14)

Their pots and pans.
Their bullocks.
The next season's seed.
Their wedding clothes.
24)

What does Ira name her son? (from Part 1, Chapters 18, 19 and 20)

Kali.
Keti.
Sacrabani.
Nathan.
25)

How many nights does the monsoon last? (from Part 1, Chapters 5, 6 and 7)

Eight.
Ten.
Four.
Twelve.
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