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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many months pregnant is Radhamma when her husband beats her in Chapter 11?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 7.

2. In Chapter 16, what torture did Chandrayya tell of when he was released from prison?
(a) Electric prods.
(b) Knuckle beatings and back canings.
(c) Whippings.
(d) Kicks and beatings.

3. How many acres of wet land does the Swami receive from the government in Chapter 10?
(a) 2,000.
(b) 2,400.
(c) 1,200.
(d) 1,500.

4. Who comes to work the Skeffington Coffee Estate as it expands?
(a) Grunts.
(b) Drudges.
(c) Coolies.
(d) Kanaka.

5. What is the name of Rahman Khan's mistress that Subba Chetty takes in Chapter 10?
(a) Tamanna.
(b) Dasi.
(c) Mayra.
(d) Oishi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is saved from rape in the Post office house in Chapter 17?

2. How much do travelers pay in Chapter 4 to ride in the carts?

3. What is celebrated at Kartik?

4. In Chapter 10, how many yards of yarn does Sankar spijn every morning?

5. In Chapter 10, where do the police kick the women who want their husband's and Moorthy back?

(see the answer key)

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