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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money is in Ira's dowry?
(a) Three hundred rupees.
(b) One thousand rupees.
(c) Fifty rupees.
(d) One hundred rupees.

2. How far have the construction workers traveled to reach the village?
(a) Seventy kilometers.
(b) Three days.
(c) One hundred miles.
(d) Two weeks.

3. Why does Kunthi come Rukmani's house during the drought?
(a) She demands some of Rukmani's rice.
(b) She is selling some of her clothing for food.
(c) She is lonely and needs an old friend.
(d) She is afraid for her sons in Ceylon.

4. When the construction workers leave the village, some of the villagers are disappointed. Why?
(a) The villagers liked the excitement the men brought with them.
(b) The men told great stories about foreign lands.
(c) The village is once again too quiet.
(d) The men spent their money lavishly.

5. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?
(a) He is not in the village.
(b) He does not have enough food for himself.
(c) He is helping feed the tannery workers.
(d) He does not want to share his resources with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from?

2. How long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?

3. When Arjun and Thambi leave for Ceylon, what is Rukmani afraid of?

4. When does Nathan accompany Rukmani into the village?

5. Why does Kali warn Rukmani to not let her daughter start walking so early?

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