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

2. According to Kenny's plan, how long should it take to build the hospital?
(a) One year.
(b) Twenty-seven months.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Three years.

3. Which of the women wishes that the new company's workers will simply go away for good?
(a) Janaki.
(b) Rukmani.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Kali.

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 backward child.
(b) A village girl.
(c) A scared little girl.
(d) An ignorant woman.

5. Where is Old Granny's body found?
(a) In the temple.
(b) In the rice paddy.
(c) In her home.
(d) In the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nathan's sons do on their one day off from the tannery each week?

2. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?

3. Which of Rukmani's sons marries of his own accord?

4. Who helps Selvam obtain his new position?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?

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