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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. In order to pay their rent, what is Rukmani forced to sell?
(a) Her new dress.
(b) Her mother's ring.
(c) Ira's new dowry.
(d) Her red sari.

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

3. What do Nathan and Rukmani name their daughter?
(a) Irawaddy.
(b) Rukki.
(c) Selvam.
(d) Nathina.

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

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) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 36.
(d) 24.

Short Answer Questions

1. After learning that Nathan killed a cobra, Kali disagrees with his action. Why?

2. How many nights does the monsoon last?

3. Whose child does Rukmani help birth?

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

5. Which one of the villagers is scornful of Rukmani's writing skills?

(see the answer key)

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