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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. After the villagers watch the construction workers for a while, what does the overseer do?
(a) Thanks the villagers for being so welcoming.
(b) Tells the villagers to go home.
(c) Invites them to work.
(d) Requests food and drink for his men.

2. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?
(a) The men told great stories about foreign lands.
(b) The men spent their money lavishly.
(c) The villagers liked the excitement the men brought with them.
(d) The village is once again too quiet.

3. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?
(a) His family needs him.
(b) He works for the government.
(c) The other villages require his services as well.
(d) He cannot stand the poverty.

4. When Rukmani complains to the other women about the village's expansion and its resulting noise, Kunthi insults her. What does Kunthi call Rukmani?
(a) A village girl.
(b) A scared little girl.
(c) A backward child.
(d) An ignorant woman.

5. Which of the women is thrilled that the village has gone from being a simple group of mud huts to a small town?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Ira.
(d) Kali.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When her parents restrict her freedom, what is Ira's reaction?

4. Where is Old Granny's body found?

5. What does Ira tell Sacrabani about his father?

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