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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the old sahib dies at the Skeffington Coffee Estate in Chapter 5, who takes over?
(a) Son.
(b) Nephew.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Cousin.

2. From what language are the modern Indian languages derived?
(a) Bengali.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Sanskrit.
(d) Marathi.

3. Who is the only one who wants nothing to do with Ghandi in Chapter 3?
(a) Chenna.
(b) Bhatta.
(c) Ghima.
(d) Seethamma.

4. What are Subba Chetty's bulls worth?
(a) 350 rupee.
(b) 250 rupee.
(c) 400 rupee.
(d) 500 rupee.

5. Who hits Moorthy with a lathi in Chapter 6?
(a) Bade Khan.
(b) A butler.
(c) Mr. Skeffington.
(d) The maistri.

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

7. What does Waterfall Venkamma squeeze out on Moorthy's head in Chapter 7?
(a) Achkan.
(b) Sari.
(c) Kaupina.
(d) Langota.

8. At the end of Chapter 7, what does Rangamma attempt to give to Moorthy to eat?
(a) Orange.
(b) Jackfruit.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Blackberries.

9. In Chapter 2, when did the price of rice drop?
(a) 3 years ago.
(b) 10 months ago.
(c) 2 years ago.
(d) 6 months ago.

10. In Chapter 8, what does Range Gowda tell Moorthy that Bhatta said they would eat?
(a) Lentils.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Mud.
(d) Rice.

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

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

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

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

15. 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) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 5:30 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Moorthy say that the Mahatma spins every morning?

2. What did the demon want that Kenchamma killed?

3. How many verses does the Mahabharata have?

4. What is Rachanna doing when Moorthy sees him by the veranda in Chapter 8?

5. What is the name of the Weavers' elder in Chapter 8?

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