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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, who tells Moorthy he cannot speak to the coolies?
(a) Waterfall Venkamma.
(b) Bhatta.
(c) Mr. Skeffington.
(d) Bade Khan.

2. In Chapter 4, who does Narsamma spit at after yelling at Moorthy?
(a) Pariah Bedayya.
(b) Pariah Rajesh.
(c) Pariah Amit.
(d) Pariah Suresh.

3. After Moorthy is hit with a lathi in Chapter 6, where is Bade Khan khit with a lathi?
(a) Back.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Head.
(d) Chest.

4. After Narsamma yells at Moorthy and spits at a Pariah in Chapter 4, what does she do?
(a) Goes for a walk.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Washes clothes and bathes.
(d) Visits Rangamma.

5. How much money is sent to the provisional Congress committee in Chapter 8?
(a) 5 rupees and 12 annas.
(b) 10 rupees and 20 annas.
(c) 6 rupees and 14 annas.
(d) 8 rupees and 17 annas.

6. How many cups of water does Moorthy plan to drink in Chapter 7?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

7. How many saris does Moorthy tell Nanjamm she can have if she begins spinning?
(a) 2 every 6 months.
(b) 2 every month.
(c) 1 every month.
(d) 1 every 6 months.

8. How much do travelers pay in Chapter 4 to ride in the carts?
(a) 6 or 10-anna bit.
(b) 4 or 8-anna bit.
(c) 5 or 7-anna bit.
(d) 3 or 5-anna bit.

9. What is the fee to join the Congress of All India in Chapter 8?
(a) 4 annas or 2,000 yards of yarn.
(b) 5 annas or 2,200 yards of yarn.
(c) 3 annas or 1,500 yards of yarn.
(d) 2 annas or 900 yards of yarn.

10. In Chapter 3, who is First Brahmin?
(a) Ramanna.
(b) Bhatta.
(c) Rangamma.
(d) Narsamma.

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

12. In Chapter 8, how many are on the Congress panchayat committee of Kanthapuraf?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

13. In Chapter 7, how many days does Moorthy decide to fast?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

14. How much does Bhatta say that Seenappa earns a month in Chapter 9?
(a) 350 rupees.
(b) At least 300 rupees.
(c) About 200 rupees.
(d) 250 rupees.

15. How old is the man Bhatta thinks would make a good bridegroom in Chapter 9?
(a) 34.
(b) 29.
(c) 41.
(d) 32.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Subba Chetty's bulls worth?

3. In Chapter 5, how wide is it said that the Skeffington Coffee Estate is?

4. In Chapter 5, what time are the laborers who arrive at the Skeffington Coffee Estate supposed to be ready to work in the morning?

5. What does Waterfall Venkamma squeeze out on Moorthy's head in Chapter 7?

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