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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. Arjun and Thambi leave the village to work in Ceylon. Where are they working?
(a) In the masonry building.
(b) In the village market.
(c) In the tannery's new building.
(d) In the tea plantation.

2. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
(a) Ira.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kali.
(d) Rukmani.

3. What does Old Granny die from?
(a) A fall.
(b) A beating .
(c) Starvation.
(d) Infection.

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 is confused, but doesn't complain.
(c) She understands, but refuses to listen.
(d) She complains to her parents, but stays near the hut.

5. During the construction of the hospital, what becomes Kenny's most frequent saying?
(a) Selvam is a wonderful help to me.
(b) I will find a way.
(c) The hospital will be a blessing. You'll see.
(d) It will be done soon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?

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

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

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

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