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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 long is Rukmani away from the house while helping the woman in labor?
(a) One day.
(b) Fifteen hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four hours.

2. As a result of the new company moving into the village, which of the women now has a plan for her sons, as she realizes that the land cannot support all the men farming?
(a) Kali.
(b) Ira.
(c) Janaki.
(d) Rukmani.

3. Chapter 13 opens by describing an unwelcome event at the farm. What is happening?
(a) The workers are striking.
(b) The neighbors are stealing.
(c) The children are rebelling.
(d) The rains are not coming.

4. In Chapter 12, the workers do something unexpected. What is it?
(a) They strike.
(b) They stage a sit-in.
(c) They burn the tannery.
(d) They work for free.

5. Who teaches Rukmani to read and write?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her teacher.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the waters rise from the monsoon rains, what does Nathan admit to his family?

3. Who does Rukmani trust to find a suitable husband for Ira?

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

5. When the villagers learn that Rukmani can write, there are mixed reactions. Which one of the villagers marvels at Rukmani's writing skill?

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