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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. Whose hut is completely destroyed by the monsoon?
(a) Kali's hut.
(b) Rukmani's hut.
(c) Kenny's hut.
(d) Kunthi's hut.

2. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?
(a) Old Granny.
(b) Kunthi.
(c) Kali.
(d) Kenny.

3. What does Rukmani talk Nathan out of selling?
(a) Their bullocks.
(b) Their pots and pans.
(c) Their wedding clothes.
(d) The next season's seed.

4. How long does it take the construction workers to build the new establishment in Nathan's village?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) One year.
(d) Five weeks.

5. During the drought, Rukmani takes the food she has available and then divides their food into serving portions. How many days' worth of food do they have?
(a) 24.
(b) 36.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many nights does the monsoon last?

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

5. How old is their daughter before Nathan finally starts taking an interest in her?

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