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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 21, 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role do Rukmani's sons play in the tannery trouble?
(a) They are just workers.
(b) They are the mediators.
(c) They are the workers' spokesmen.
(d) They are the officials' spokesmen.

2. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?
(a) They spend it in the local tavern.
(b) They save their wages for Ira's dowry.
(c) They waste it gambling.
(d) The give their wages to Rukmani.

3. What does Rukmani see as a positive result of the foreigners returning to the village?
(a) The new business will create jobs to combat the high unemployment rate.
(b) She can build Ira's dowry much quicker.
(c) The increased traffic in the village will lead to road improvements.
(d) Ira will have many options when choosing a husband.

4. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?
(a) She sneaks into the village when her parents are in the fields.
(b) She understands, but refuses to listen.
(c) She complains to her parents, but stays near the hut.
(d) She is confused, but doesn't complain.

5. Who helps Selvam obtain his new position?
(a) Kunthi.
(b) Biswas.
(c) Kenny.
(d) Arjun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who believes that most of the troubles at the tannery--and indeed in the world--are a result of the education learned through books?

2. Who, besides his mother, accepts Sacrabani unconditionally?

3. In Chapter 12, the workers do something unexpected. What is it?

4. What does Old Granny die from?

5. What is the result of the strike for Arjun and Thambi?

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