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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. As the drought continues, how much food is available for the family when Rukmani first measures it?
(a) 20 ollocks.
(b) 4 ollocks.
(c) 10 ollocks.
(d) 6 ollocks.

2. What is the roof on Nathan's hut made from?
(a) Dried wheat shafts.
(b) Rice leaves.
(c) Bamboo shoots.
(d) Coconut fronds.

3. After the monsoon, rice is scarce. Who are Rukmani and Nathan forced to buy rice from?
(a) Hanuman.
(b) Janaki.
(c) Kunthi.
(d) Biswas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?

2. Right after the monsoons end, Rukmani and Nathan venture into town to purchase rice for the family. Why do they return empty handed?

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

4. Why does Kenny not help Rukmani when ask. him for food during the drought?

5. Who helps Rukmani when she is in childbirth and then while she recovers from the delivery?

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