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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. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two months.

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

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

4. Shortly after Sacrabani's birth, something happens to Nathan for the first time. What is it?
(a) Nathan leaves Rukmani.
(b) Nathan falls ill.
(c) Nathan quits farming.
(d) Nathan works at the tannery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kenny not remain in the village for long periods of time?

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

3. What does Kenny recommend that Nathan needs to eat when he is ill in order to regain his strength?

4. In Chapter 12, Rukmani also learns that Selvam is leaving the village. What is his new job?

5. Arjun and Thambi leave the village to work in Ceylon. Where are they working?

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