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

2. In Chapter 4, what is being built in the village?
(a) A graveyard.
(b) A tannery.
(c) A temple.
(d) An inn.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What role do Rukmani's sons play in the tannery trouble?

3. What do the Arjun and Thambi do with their wages each week?

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

5. Where is Old Granny's body found?

(see the answer key)

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