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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 does Ira tell Sacrabani about his father?
(a) That he is married to another woman.
(b) That he is dead.
(c) That he is away and will come to them when he can.
(d) That he doesn't want them.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what news does Arjun bring to the family?
(a) Hundreds of strange men have come into the village.
(b) His brother has been killed.
(c) He is getting married.
(d) He is leaving the village.

3. In Chapter 23, Sivaji returns to the farm. What news does he bring to Nathan and Rukmani?
(a) The new crop will be wheat, not rice.
(b) The rent is being increased.
(c) The landowner is coming to the village himself.
(d) The land is being sold.

4. Why does Nathan accept the decision of his sons to leave for Ceylon?
(a) They are men now and have made their decision.
(b) Nathan cannot afford to keep feeding his sons.
(c) They are paying Nathan to let them go.
(d) They have been nothing but trouble since starting work at the tannery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?

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

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

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

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

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