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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money does Moorthy collect for the festivals he wants to hold in Chpater 1?
(a) 147 rupees.
(b) 98 rupees.
(c) 311 rupees.
(d) 208 rupees.

3. In Chapter 2, which daughter of Waterfall Venkama is it said that Moorthy refused as a bridge?
(a) 1st.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 4th.

4. What are the terms of a loan of ten rupees to Rampur Mada in Chapter 3?
(a) 6% interest payable in 2 months.
(b) 4% interest payable in 3 months.
(c) 5% interest payable in 1 month.
(d) 7% interest payable in 4 months.

5. In Chapter 5, what time are the laborers who arrive at the Skeffington Coffee Estate supposed to be ready to work in the morning?
(a) 5:30 a.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 4:30 a.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Narsamma doing when Moorthy returns in Chapter 4?

2. Where are Narsamma's ashes thrown?

3. How long after Barber Channav died did his wife give brith to a child?

4. After the old sahib dies at the Skeffington Coffee Estate in Chapter 5, who takes over?

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

(see the answer key)

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